Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Klipheuwel Dam
37.7% full
Total capacity
4.5 Mm³
River
Tributary of Hartenbos River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
37.7%vs 7 days ago
+17.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↑rising
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.
About Klipheuwel Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Klipheuwel Dam is filled to 37.7% 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 risen by 17.2 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Klipheuwel Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 37.7%
- Water stored
- 2 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 5 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 17.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Tributary of Hartenbos 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 | 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 9, 2026, Klipheuwel Dam is at 37.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Klipheuwel Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Klipheuwel Dam is low at 37.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Klipheuwel Dam rising or falling?
The level at Klipheuwel Dam is rising — it gained 17.2 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Klipheuwel Dam used for?
Klipheuwel Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.