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Morgenstond Dam

99.6% full

Total capacity

100 Mm³

River

Ngwempisi River

Basin

Unknown

Primary use

water supply

Operator

DWS South Africa

Coordinates

-26.711°S, 30.544°E

Last updated

2026-06-29

Data older than 14 days — last reading 2026-06-29. Shown for reference; it may not reflect current levels.

Current fill

99.6%
High

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

N/A

7-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.

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -26.711, 30.544 · Open in Google Maps

About Morgenstond Dam

As of June 29, 2026, Morgenstond Dam is filled to 99.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 100 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 100 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).

Across the readings we hold for Morgenstond Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 99.6% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 99.8% (June 9, 2026).

It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 26.711°S, 30.544°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
99.6%
Water stored
100 Mm³
Total capacity
100 Mm³
7-day change
No change
Primary use
Water supply
River
Ngwempisi River
River basin
Unknown
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
26.711°S, 30.544°E
Last updated
June 29, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (Mm³)
29 Jun 202699.6%100
22 Jun 202699.6%100
16 Jun 202699.8%100
9 Jun 202699.8%100
8 Jun 202699.6%100
7 Jun 202699.6%100
3 Jun 202699.6%100
31 May 202699.6%100

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Morgenstond Dam?

As of June 29, 2026, Morgenstond Dam is at 99.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 100 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.

Is Morgenstond Dam reservoir full?

Morgenstond Dam is essentially full, sitting at 99.6% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.

Is the water level at Morgenstond Dam rising or falling?

The level at Morgenstond Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).

How much water can Morgenstond Dam hold?

Morgenstond Dam has a total capacity of 100 Mm³.

Where is Morgenstond Dam reservoir located?

Morgenstond Dam is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 26.711°S, 30.544°E).

What is Morgenstond Dam used for?

Morgenstond 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.

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