Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Leeugamka Dam
102.8% full
Total capacity
13.5 Mm³
River
Leeu River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
102.8%vs 7 days ago
+2.5%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.
About Leeugamka Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Leeugamka Dam is filled to 102.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 14 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 14 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.5 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Leeugamka Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.3% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 102.8% (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
- 102.8%
- Water stored
- 14 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 14 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Leeu 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 | 102.8% | 14 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.3% | 14 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.3% | 14 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.3% | 14 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.3% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Leeugamka Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Leeugamka Dam is at 102.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 14 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Leeugamka Dam reservoir full?
Leeugamka Dam is essentially full, sitting at 102.8% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Leeugamka Dam rising or falling?
The level at Leeugamka Dam is rising — it gained 2.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Leeugamka Dam hold?
Leeugamka Dam has a total capacity of 14 Mm³.
Where is Leeugamka Dam reservoir located?
Leeugamka Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Leeugamka Dam used for?
Leeugamka Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.