Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Misverstand Dam
115.9% full
Total capacity
5.7 Mm³
River
Berg River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-33.025°S, 18.789°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
115.9%vs 7 days ago
+2.7%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -33.025, 18.789 · Open in Google Maps
About Misverstand Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Misverstand Dam is filled to 115.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 7 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 6 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.7 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Misverstand Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 113.2% (June 22, 2026) to a high of 115.9% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 33.025°S, 18.789°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 115.9%
- Water stored
- 7 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 6 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Berg River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 33.025°S, 18.789°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 115.9% | 7 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 113.2% | 6 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 113.6% | 7 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 113.6% | 7 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 114.1% | 7 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 114.1% | 7 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 114.1% | 7 |
| 31 May 2026 | 115.9% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Misverstand Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Misverstand Dam is at 115.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 7 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Misverstand Dam reservoir full?
Misverstand Dam is essentially full, sitting at 115.9% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Misverstand Dam rising or falling?
The level at Misverstand Dam is rising — it gained 2.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Misverstand Dam hold?
Misverstand Dam has a total capacity of 6 Mm³.
Where is Misverstand Dam reservoir located?
Misverstand Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 33.025°S, 18.789°E).
What is Misverstand Dam used for?
Misverstand Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
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See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.