Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Mlanga Dam
74.8% full
Total capacity
1.6 Mm³
River
Mlanga River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
74.8%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
Data source
official
Storage data: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Weekly State of Dams report, South Africa.
About Mlanga Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Mlanga Dam is filled to 74.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 2 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.5 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Mlanga Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 74.8% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 75.3% (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
- 74.8%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 2 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mlanga 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 | 74.8% | 1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 75.3% | 1 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 75.3% | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 75.3% | 1 |
| 31 May 2026 | 75.3% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Mlanga Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Mlanga Dam is at 74.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Mlanga Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Mlanga Dam is within its normal operating range at 74.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Mlanga Dam rising or falling?
The level at Mlanga Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.5 points).
How much water can Mlanga Dam hold?
Mlanga Dam has a total capacity of 2 Mm³.
Where is Mlanga Dam reservoir located?
Mlanga Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Mlanga Dam used for?
Mlanga Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.