Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Mlanga Dam
75.7% full
Total capacity
1.6 Mm³
River
Mlanga River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-31.432°S, 28.929°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
75.7%vs 7 days ago
+3.1%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
About Mlanga Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Mlanga Dam is filled to 75.7% 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 risen by 3.1 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Mlanga Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 72.6% (June 22, 2026) to a high of 75.7% (June 29, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 31.432°S, 28.929°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 75.7%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 2 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 3.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mlanga River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 31.432°S, 28.929°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 75.7% | 1 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 72.6% | 1 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 74.8% | 1 |
| 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 29, 2026, Mlanga Dam is at 75.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Mlanga Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Mlanga Dam is within its normal operating range at 75.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Mlanga Dam rising or falling?
The level at Mlanga Dam is rising — it gained 3.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
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 31.432°S, 28.929°E).
What is Mlanga Dam used for?
Mlanga 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.