Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Macubeni Dam
95.1% full
Total capacity
1.14 Mm³
River
Cacadu River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
95.1%vs 7 days ago
+1.0%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 Macubeni Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Macubeni Dam is filled to 95.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 1 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+1.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Macubeni Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 94.1% (June 22, 2026) to a high of 97.9% (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
- 95.1%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 1 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.0 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Cacadu River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.000°N, 0.000°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 95.1% | 1 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 94.1% | 1 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 97.9% | 3 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 97.9% | 3 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 97.9% | 3 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 97.9% | 3 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 97.9% | 3 |
| 31 May 2026 | 97.9% | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Macubeni Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Macubeni Dam is at 95.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Macubeni Dam reservoir full?
Macubeni Dam is essentially full, sitting at 95.1% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Macubeni Dam rising or falling?
The level at Macubeni Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+1.0 points).
How much water can Macubeni Dam hold?
Macubeni Dam has a total capacity of 1 Mm³.
Where is Macubeni Dam reservoir located?
Macubeni Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Macubeni Dam used for?
Macubeni Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.