Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Midmar Dam
94.7% full
Total capacity
235.5 Mm³
River
Umgeni
Basin
Mvoti-Umzimkulu
Primary use
water supply
Operator
Umgeni Water
Coordinates
-29.533°S, 30.150°E
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
94.7%vs 7 days ago
-0.5%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Dam height
46 m
Year built
1965
Dam type
Earthfill
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
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -29.533, 30.150 · Open in Google Maps
About Midmar Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Midmar Dam is filled to 94.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 223 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 236 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.5 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Midmar Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 94.7% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 95.8% (May 31, 2026).
The dam at Midmar Dam stands 46 m tall and is a earthfill dam and was completed in 1965. It is operated by Umgeni Water primarily for water supply. It lies within the Mvoti-Umzimkulu basin at 29.533°S, 30.150°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.7%
- Water stored
- 223 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 236 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Umgeni
- River basin
- Mvoti-Umzimkulu
- Dam height
- 46 m
- Year completed
- 1965
- Operator
- Umgeni Water
- Coordinates
- 29.533°S, 30.150°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 94.7% | 223 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 95.2% | 224 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 95.2% | 224 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 95.2% | 224 |
| 31 May 2026 | 95.8% | 226 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Midmar Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Midmar Dam is at 94.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 223 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Midmar Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Midmar Dam is high at 94.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Midmar Dam rising or falling?
The level at Midmar Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.5 points).
How much water can Midmar Dam hold?
Midmar Dam has a total capacity of 236 Mm³.
Where is Midmar Dam reservoir located?
Midmar Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Mvoti-Umzimkulu basin (coordinates 29.533°S, 30.150°E).
When was Midmar Dam dam built?
The dam at Midmar Dam was completed in 1965.
What is Midmar Dam used for?
Midmar Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by Umgeni Water.