Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Kouga Dam
103.3% full
Total capacity
126 Mm³
River
Kouga River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
103.3%vs 7 days ago
+2.2%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Kouga Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Kouga Dam is filled to 103.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 130 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 risen by 2.2 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Kouga Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 101.1% (June 3, 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 103.3%
- Water stored
- 130 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 126 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Kouga 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 | 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 9, 2026, Kouga Dam is at 103.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 130 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Kouga Dam reservoir full?
Kouga Dam is essentially full, sitting at 103.3% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Kouga Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kouga Dam is rising — it gained 2.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Kouga Dam used for?
Kouga Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.