Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Metsi-Matsho Dam
91.6% full
Total capacity
4.4 Mm³
River
Metsi-Matsho River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-28.589°S, 28.938°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
91.6%vs 7 days ago
-3.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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
About Metsi-Matsho Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Metsi-Matsho Dam is filled to 91.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 4 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 4 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 3.3 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Metsi-Matsho Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 91.6% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 99.4% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 28.589°S, 28.938°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 91.6%
- Water stored
- 4 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 4 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 3.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Metsi-Matsho River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 28.589°S, 28.938°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 91.6% | 4 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 94.9% | 4 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 98.3% | 4 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 98.3% | 4 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 98.3% | 4 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 98.3% | 4 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 98.3% | 4 |
| 31 May 2026 | 99.4% | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Metsi-Matsho Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Metsi-Matsho Dam is at 91.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 4 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Metsi-Matsho Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Metsi-Matsho Dam is high at 91.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Metsi-Matsho Dam rising or falling?
The level at Metsi-Matsho Dam is falling — it dropped 3.3 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Metsi-Matsho Dam hold?
Metsi-Matsho Dam has a total capacity of 4 Mm³.
Where is Metsi-Matsho Dam reservoir located?
Metsi-Matsho Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 28.589°S, 28.938°E).
What is Metsi-Matsho Dam used for?
Metsi-Matsho 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.