Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Mabeleni Dam
100.0% full
Total capacity
2.1 Mm³
River
Mhlahlane River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
100.0%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
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.
About Mabeleni Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Mabeleni Dam is filled to 100.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 2 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Mabeleni 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 100.0% (May 31, 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
- 100.0%
- Water stored
- 2 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 2 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mhlahlane 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 | 100.0% | 2 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 2 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 2 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 2 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.0% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Mabeleni Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Mabeleni Dam is at 100.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Mabeleni Dam reservoir full?
Mabeleni Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.0% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Mabeleni Dam rising or falling?
The level at Mabeleni Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Mabeleni Dam hold?
Mabeleni Dam has a total capacity of 2 Mm³.
Where is Mabeleni Dam reservoir located?
Mabeleni Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Mabeleni Dam used for?
Mabeleni Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.