Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Laing Dam
100.2% full
Total capacity
18.9 Mm³
River
Buffalo River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-32.969°S, 27.493°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
100.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.9%losing
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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Laing Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Laing Dam is filled to 100.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 19 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 held broadly steady (-0.9 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Laing Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 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 32.969°S, 27.493°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.2%
- Water stored
- 19 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 19 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Buffalo River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 32.969°S, 27.493°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 100.2% | 19 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 101.1% | 19 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 104.5% | 20 |
| 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 29, 2026, Laing Dam is at 100.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 19 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Laing Dam reservoir full?
Laing Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.2% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Laing Dam rising or falling?
The level at Laing Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.9 points).
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 32.969°S, 27.493°E).
What is Laing Dam used for?
Laing Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.