Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Knellpoort Dam
100.3% full
Total capacity
130.2 Mm³
River
Rietspruit River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
100.3%vs 7 days ago
+0.3%gaining
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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Knellpoort Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Knellpoort Dam is filled to 100.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 131 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 130 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.3 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Knellpoort Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.0% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 100.3% (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
- 100.3%
- Water stored
- 131 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 130 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Rietspruit 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 | 100.3% | 131 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 130 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 130 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 130 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.3% | 131 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Knellpoort Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Knellpoort Dam is at 100.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 131 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Knellpoort Dam reservoir full?
Knellpoort Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.3% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Knellpoort Dam rising or falling?
The level at Knellpoort Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.3 points).
How much water can Knellpoort Dam hold?
Knellpoort Dam has a total capacity of 130 Mm³.
Where is Knellpoort Dam reservoir located?
Knellpoort Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Knellpoort Dam used for?
Knellpoort Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.