Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Nahoon Dam
79.9% full
Total capacity
19.3 Mm³
River
Nahoon River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
79.9%vs 7 days ago
+7.5%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Nahoon Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Nahoon Dam is filled to 79.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 15 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 19 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 7.5 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Nahoon Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 72.4% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 79.9% (June 9, 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
- 79.9%
- Water stored
- 15 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 19 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 7.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Nahoon 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 | 79.9% | 15 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 72.4% | 14 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 72.4% | 14 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 72.4% | 14 |
| 31 May 2026 | 73.4% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Nahoon Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Nahoon Dam is at 79.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 15 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Nahoon Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Nahoon Dam is within its normal operating range at 79.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Nahoon Dam rising or falling?
The level at Nahoon Dam is rising — it gained 7.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Nahoon Dam hold?
Nahoon Dam has a total capacity of 19 Mm³.
Where is Nahoon Dam reservoir located?
Nahoon Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Nahoon Dam used for?
Nahoon Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.