Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Mearns Dam
58.8% full
Total capacity
5.2 Mm³
River
Mooi River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
58.8%vs 7 days ago
+4.2%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 Mearns Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Mearns Dam is filled to 58.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 5 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 4.2 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Mearns Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 47.1% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 58.8% (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
- 58.8%
- Water stored
- 3 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 5 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mooi 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 | 58.8% | 3 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 54.6% | 3 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 54.6% | 3 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 54.6% | 3 |
| 31 May 2026 | 47.1% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Mearns Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Mearns Dam is at 58.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 3 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Mearns Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Mearns Dam is within its normal operating range at 58.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Mearns Dam rising or falling?
The level at Mearns Dam is rising — it gained 4.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Mearns Dam hold?
Mearns Dam has a total capacity of 5 Mm³.
Where is Mearns Dam reservoir located?
Mearns Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Mearns Dam used for?
Mearns Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.