Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Klipheuwel Dam
33.6% full
Total capacity
4.5 Mm³
River
Tributary of Hartenbos River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-34.054°S, 22.139°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
33.6%vs 7 days ago
-1.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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 Klipheuwel Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Klipheuwel Dam is filled to 33.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 5 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.6 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Klipheuwel Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 20.5% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 37.7% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 34.054°S, 22.139°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 33.6%
- Water stored
- 2 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 5 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Tributary of Hartenbos River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 34.054°S, 22.139°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 33.6% | 2 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 35.2% | 2 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 37.7% | 2 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 37.7% | 2 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 20.5% | 1 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 20.5% | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 20.5% | 1 |
| 31 May 2026 | 20.8% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Klipheuwel Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Klipheuwel Dam is at 33.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Klipheuwel Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Klipheuwel Dam is low at 33.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Klipheuwel Dam rising or falling?
The level at Klipheuwel Dam is falling — it dropped 1.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Klipheuwel Dam hold?
Klipheuwel Dam has a total capacity of 5 Mm³.
Where is Klipheuwel Dam reservoir located?
Klipheuwel Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 34.054°S, 22.139°E).
What is Klipheuwel Dam used for?
Klipheuwel 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.