Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Kromrivier Dam
101.5% full
Total capacity
35.3 Mm³
River
Krom River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
101.5%vs 7 days ago
+0.9%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.
About Kromrivier Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Kromrivier Dam is filled to 101.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 36 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 35 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.9 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Kromrivier Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.6% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 101.5% (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
- 101.5%
- Water stored
- 36 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 35 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Krom 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 | 101.5% | 36 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 36 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 36 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 36 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.0% | 36 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kromrivier Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Kromrivier Dam is at 101.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 36 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Kromrivier Dam reservoir full?
Kromrivier Dam is essentially full, sitting at 101.5% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Kromrivier Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kromrivier Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.9 points).
How much water can Kromrivier Dam hold?
Kromrivier Dam has a total capacity of 35 Mm³.
Where is Kromrivier Dam reservoir located?
Kromrivier Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Kromrivier Dam used for?
Kromrivier Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.