Dam · Northern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Karee Dam
99.4% full
Total capacity
1 Mm³
River
Karee River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
99.4%vs 7 days ago
-0.4%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Karee Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Karee Dam is filled to 99.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 1 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.4 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Karee Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 99.4% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 100.3% (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
- 99.4%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 1 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Karee 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 | 99.4% | 1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 1 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 1 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.3% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Karee Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Karee Dam is at 99.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Karee Dam reservoir full?
Karee Dam is essentially full, sitting at 99.4% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Karee Dam rising or falling?
The level at Karee Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.4 points).
How much water can Karee Dam hold?
Karee Dam has a total capacity of 1 Mm³.
Where is Karee Dam reservoir located?
Karee Dam is located in Northern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Karee Dam used for?
Karee Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.