Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Laing Dam
104.5% full
Total capacity
19 Mm³
River
Buffalo River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
104.5%vs 7 days ago
+4.5%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 Laing Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Laing Dam is filled to 104.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 20 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 19 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 4.5 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Laing Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.0% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 104.5% (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
- 104.5%
- Water stored
- 20 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 19 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Buffalo 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 | 104.5% | 20 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 19 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 19 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 19 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.0% | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Laing Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Laing Dam is at 104.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 20 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Laing Dam reservoir full?
Laing Dam is essentially full, sitting at 104.5% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Laing Dam rising or falling?
The level at Laing Dam is rising — it gained 4.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Laing Dam hold?
Laing Dam has a total capacity of 19 Mm³.
Where is Laing Dam reservoir located?
Laing Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Laing Dam used for?
Laing Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.