Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Korentepoort Dam
86.9% full
Total capacity
8.1 Mm³
River
Korinte River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
86.9%vs 7 days ago
+26.1%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 Korentepoort Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Korentepoort Dam is filled to 86.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 7 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 8 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 26.1 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Korentepoort Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 60.3% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 86.9% (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
- 86.9%
- Water stored
- 7 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 8 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 26.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Korinte 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 | 86.9% | 7 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 60.8% | 5 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 60.8% | 5 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 60.8% | 5 |
| 31 May 2026 | 60.3% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Korentepoort Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Korentepoort Dam is at 86.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 7 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Korentepoort Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Korentepoort Dam is high at 86.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Korentepoort Dam rising or falling?
The level at Korentepoort Dam is rising — it gained 26.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Korentepoort Dam hold?
Korentepoort Dam has a total capacity of 8 Mm³.
Where is Korentepoort Dam reservoir located?
Korentepoort Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Korentepoort Dam used for?
Korentepoort Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.