Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Kommandodrift Dam
96.1% full
Total capacity
56 Mm³
River
Tarka River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
96.1%vs 7 days ago
+3.8%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Kommandodrift Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Kommandodrift Dam is filled to 96.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 54 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 56 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 3.8 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Kommandodrift Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 92.3% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 96.1% (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
- 96.1%
- Water stored
- 54 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 56 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 3.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Tarka 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 | 96.1% | 54 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 92.3% | 52 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 92.3% | 52 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 92.3% | 52 |
| 31 May 2026 | 92.4% | 52 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kommandodrift Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Kommandodrift Dam is at 96.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 54 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Kommandodrift Dam reservoir full?
Kommandodrift Dam is essentially full, sitting at 96.1% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Kommandodrift Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kommandodrift Dam is rising — it gained 3.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Kommandodrift Dam hold?
Kommandodrift Dam has a total capacity of 56 Mm³.
Where is Kommandodrift Dam reservoir located?
Kommandodrift Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Kommandodrift Dam used for?
Kommandodrift Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.