Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Klipfontein Dam
97.6% full
Total capacity
18.1 Mm³
River
Wit Mfolozi River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-27.839°S, 30.816°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
97.6%vs 7 days ago
-0.6%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Klipfontein Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Klipfontein Dam is filled to 97.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 18 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 18 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.6 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Klipfontein Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 97.6% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 99.7% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 27.839°S, 30.816°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 97.6%
- Water stored
- 18 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 18 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Wit Mfolozi River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 27.839°S, 30.816°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 97.6% | 18 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 98.2% | 18 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 99.0% | 18 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 99.0% | 18 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 99.3% | 18 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 99.3% | 18 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 99.3% | 18 |
| 31 May 2026 | 99.7% | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Klipfontein Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Klipfontein Dam is at 97.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 18 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Klipfontein Dam reservoir full?
Klipfontein Dam is essentially full, sitting at 97.6% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Klipfontein Dam rising or falling?
The level at Klipfontein Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.6 points).
How much water can Klipfontein Dam hold?
Klipfontein Dam has a total capacity of 18 Mm³.
Where is Klipfontein Dam reservoir located?
Klipfontein Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 27.839°S, 30.816°E).
What is Klipfontein Dam used for?
Klipfontein 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.