Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Houtrivier Dam
96.2% full
Total capacity
6.7 Mm³
River
Hout River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
96.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Data source
official
Storage data: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Weekly State of Dams report, South Africa.
About Houtrivier Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Houtrivier Dam is filled to 96.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 6 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 7 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.7 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Houtrivier Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 96.2% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 97.3% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.2%
- Water stored
- 6 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 7 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Hout River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.000°N, 0.000°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 96.2% | 6 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 96.9% | 7 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 96.9% | 7 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 96.9% | 7 |
| 31 May 2026 | 97.3% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Houtrivier Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Houtrivier Dam is at 96.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 6 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Houtrivier Dam reservoir full?
Houtrivier Dam is essentially full, sitting at 96.2% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Houtrivier Dam rising or falling?
The level at Houtrivier Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.7 points).
How much water can Houtrivier Dam hold?
Houtrivier Dam has a total capacity of 7 Mm³.
Where is Houtrivier Dam reservoir located?
Houtrivier Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Houtrivier Dam used for?
Houtrivier Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.