Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Lindleyspoort Dam
100.1% full
Total capacity
14.21 Mm³
River
Elands River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-25.498°S, 26.690°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
100.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%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 Lindleyspoort Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Lindleyspoort Dam is filled to 100.1% 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 held broadly steady (-0.3 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Lindleyspoort Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.1% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 100.6% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 25.498°S, 26.690°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.1%
- Water stored
- 14 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 14 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Elands River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 25.498°S, 26.690°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 100.1% | 14 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 100.4% | 14 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 100.4% | 14 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.4% | 14 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 14 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 14 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 14 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.6% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Lindleyspoort Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Lindleyspoort Dam is at 100.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 14 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Lindleyspoort Dam reservoir full?
Lindleyspoort Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.1% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Lindleyspoort Dam rising or falling?
The level at Lindleyspoort Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Lindleyspoort Dam hold?
Lindleyspoort Dam has a total capacity of 14 Mm³.
Where is Lindleyspoort Dam reservoir located?
Lindleyspoort Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 25.498°S, 26.690°E).
What is Lindleyspoort Dam used for?
Lindleyspoort 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.