Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Kwaggaskloof Dam
46.9% full
Total capacity
169.5 Mm³
River
Steenbras
Basin
Berg-Breede
Primary use
water supply
Operator
City of Cape Town
Coordinates
-34.150°S, 18.883°E
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
46.9%vs 7 days ago
+1.8%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↑rising
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Dam height
52 m
Year built
1975
Dam type
Earthfill
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 Kwaggaskloof Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Kwaggaskloof Dam is filled to 46.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 80 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 170 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 1.8 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Kwaggaskloof Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 44.4% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 46.9% (June 9, 2026).
The dam at Kwaggaskloof Dam stands 52 m tall and is a earthfill dam and was completed in 1975. It is operated by City of Cape Town primarily for water supply. It lies within the Berg-Breede basin at 34.150°S, 18.883°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 46.9%
- Water stored
- 80 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 170 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Steenbras
- River basin
- Berg-Breede
- Dam height
- 52 m
- Year completed
- 1975
- Operator
- City of Cape Town
- Coordinates
- 34.150°S, 18.883°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 46.9% | 80 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 76 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 76 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 76 |
| 31 May 2026 | 44.4% | 75 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kwaggaskloof Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Kwaggaskloof Dam is at 46.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 80 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Kwaggaskloof Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Kwaggaskloof Dam is within its normal operating range at 46.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kwaggaskloof Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kwaggaskloof Dam is rising — it gained 1.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Kwaggaskloof Dam hold?
Kwaggaskloof Dam has a total capacity of 170 Mm³.
Where is Kwaggaskloof Dam reservoir located?
Kwaggaskloof Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Berg-Breede basin (coordinates 34.150°S, 18.883°E).
When was Kwaggaskloof Dam dam built?
The dam at Kwaggaskloof Dam was completed in 1975.
What is Kwaggaskloof Dam used for?
Kwaggaskloof Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by City of Cape Town.