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Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS

Klipfontein Dam

99.0% full

Total capacity

18.1 Mm³

River

Wit Mfolozi River

Basin

Unknown

Primary use

water supply

Operator

DWS South Africa

Last updated

2026-06-09

Current fill

99.0%
High

vs 7 days ago

-0.3%

losing

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.

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps

About Klipfontein Dam

As of June 9, 2026, Klipfontein Dam is filled to 99.0% 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 (-0.3 pts).

Across the readings we hold for Klipfontein Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 99.0% (June 9, 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
99.0%
Water stored
18 Mm³
Total capacity
18 Mm³
7-day change
▼ 0.3 pts
Primary use
Water supply
River
Wit Mfolozi River
River basin
Unknown
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
0.000°N, 0.000°E
Last updated
June 9, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (Mm³)
9 Jun 202699.0%18
8 Jun 202699.3%18
7 Jun 202699.3%18
3 Jun 202699.3%18
31 May 202699.7%18

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Klipfontein Dam?

As of June 9, 2026, Klipfontein Dam is at 99.0% 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 99.0% of capacity as of June 9, 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 (-0.3 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).

What is Klipfontein Dam used for?

Klipfontein Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.

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