Dam · Mpumalanga · South Africa · DWS
Kwena Dam
40.4% full
Total capacity
158.7 Mm³
River
Krokodil River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
40.4%vs 7 days ago
-60.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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 Kwena Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Kwena Dam is filled to 40.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 64 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 159 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 60.3 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Kwena Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 40.4% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 100.8% (May 31, 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
- 40.4%
- Water stored
- 64 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 159 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 60.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Krokodil 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 | 40.4% | 64 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 160 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 160 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 160 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.8% | 160 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kwena Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Kwena Dam is at 40.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 64 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Kwena Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Kwena Dam is within its normal operating range at 40.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kwena Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kwena Dam is falling — it dropped 60.3 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Kwena Dam hold?
Kwena Dam has a total capacity of 159 Mm³.
Where is Kwena Dam reservoir located?
Kwena Dam is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Kwena Dam used for?
Kwena Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.