Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Kouga Dam
100.9% full
Total capacity
126 Mm³
River
Kouga River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-33.741°S, 24.588°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
100.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Kouga Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Kouga Dam is filled to 100.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 127 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 126 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Kouga Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.9% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 103.3% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 33.741°S, 24.588°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.9%
- Water stored
- 127 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 126 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Kouga River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 33.741°S, 24.588°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 100.9% | 127 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 101.0% | 127 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 103.3% | 130 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 103.3% | 130 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 101.1% | 127 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 101.1% | 127 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 101.1% | 127 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.5% | 128 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kouga Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Kouga Dam is at 100.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 127 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Kouga Dam reservoir full?
Kouga Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.9% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Kouga Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kouga Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Kouga Dam hold?
Kouga Dam has a total capacity of 126 Mm³.
Where is Kouga Dam reservoir located?
Kouga Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 33.741°S, 24.588°E).
What is Kouga Dam used for?
Kouga 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.