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Keerom Dam

88.4% full

Total capacity

9.75 Mm³

River

Nuy River

Basin

Unknown

Primary use

water supply

Operator

DWS South Africa

Coordinates

-33.586°S, 19.708°E

Last updated

2026-06-29

Data older than 14 days — last reading 2026-06-29. Shown for reference; it may not reflect current levels.

Current fill

88.4%
High

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

N/A

7-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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -33.586, 19.708 · Open in Google Maps

About Keerom Dam

As of June 29, 2026, Keerom Dam is filled to 88.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 9 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 10 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).

Across the readings we hold for Keerom Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 88.4% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 88.4% (May 31, 2026).

It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 33.586°S, 19.708°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
88.4%
Water stored
9 Mm³
Total capacity
10 Mm³
7-day change
No change
Primary use
Water supply
River
Nuy River
River basin
Unknown
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
33.586°S, 19.708°E
Last updated
June 29, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (Mm³)
29 Jun 202688.4%9
22 Jun 202688.4%9
16 Jun 202688.4%9
9 Jun 202688.4%9
8 Jun 202688.4%9
7 Jun 202688.4%9
3 Jun 202688.4%9
31 May 202688.4%9

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Keerom Dam?

As of June 29, 2026, Keerom Dam is at 88.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 9 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.

Is Keerom Dam reservoir full?

No. As of June 29, 2026, Keerom Dam is high at 88.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Keerom Dam rising or falling?

The level at Keerom Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).

How much water can Keerom Dam hold?

Keerom Dam has a total capacity of 10 Mm³.

Where is Keerom Dam reservoir located?

Keerom Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 33.586°S, 19.708°E).

What is Keerom Dam used for?

Keerom 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.

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