Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Nqadu Dam
66.2% full
Total capacity
1.3 Mm³
River
Nqadu River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-31.405°S, 28.760°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
66.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.6%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Nqadu Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Nqadu Dam is filled to 66.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 1 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 (-0.6 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Nqadu Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 66.2% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 71.7% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 31.405°S, 28.760°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 66.2%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 1 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Nqadu River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 31.405°S, 28.760°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 66.2% | 1 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 66.8% | 1 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 71.7% | 1 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 71.7% | 1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 71.7% | 1 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 71.7% | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 71.7% | 1 |
| 31 May 2026 | 71.7% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Nqadu Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Nqadu Dam is at 66.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Nqadu Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Nqadu Dam is within its normal operating range at 66.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Nqadu Dam rising or falling?
The level at Nqadu Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.6 points).
How much water can Nqadu Dam hold?
Nqadu Dam has a total capacity of 1 Mm³.
Where is Nqadu Dam reservoir located?
Nqadu Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 31.405°S, 28.760°E).
What is Nqadu Dam used for?
Nqadu 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.