Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Johan Neser Dam
101.7% full
Total capacity
5.7 Mm³
River
Skoonspruit River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-26.817°S, 26.614°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
101.7%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
About Johan Neser Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Johan Neser Dam is filled to 101.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 6 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 6 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Johan Neser Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 101.7% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 101.7% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 26.817°S, 26.614°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 101.7%
- Water stored
- 6 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 6 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Skoonspruit River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 26.817°S, 26.614°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 101.7% | 6 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 101.7% | 6 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 101.7% | 6 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 101.7% | 6 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 101.7% | 6 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 101.7% | 6 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 101.7% | 6 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.7% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Johan Neser Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Johan Neser Dam is at 101.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 6 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Johan Neser Dam reservoir full?
Johan Neser Dam is essentially full, sitting at 101.7% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Johan Neser Dam rising or falling?
The level at Johan Neser Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Johan Neser Dam hold?
Johan Neser Dam has a total capacity of 6 Mm³.
Where is Johan Neser Dam reservoir located?
Johan Neser Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 26.817°S, 26.614°E).
What is Johan Neser Dam used for?
Johan Neser Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.