Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Loerie Dam
102.8% full
Total capacity
3.1 Mm³
River
Loeriespruit River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
102.8%vs 7 days ago
+1.4%gaining
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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Loerie Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Loerie Dam is filled to 102.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 3 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+1.4 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Loerie Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 101.2% (May 31, 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
- 3 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 3 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Loeriespruit 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% | 3 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 101.4% | 3 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 101.4% | 3 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 101.4% | 3 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.2% | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Loerie Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Loerie Dam is at 102.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 3 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Loerie Dam reservoir full?
Loerie Dam is essentially full, sitting at 102.8% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Loerie Dam rising or falling?
The level at Loerie Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+1.4 points).
How much water can Loerie Dam hold?
Loerie Dam has a total capacity of 3 Mm³.
Where is Loerie Dam reservoir located?
Loerie Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Loerie Dam used for?
Loerie Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.