Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Ntenetyana Dam
88.8% full
Total capacity
1.61 Mm³
River
Ntenetyana River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-30.781°S, 28.941°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
88.8%vs 7 days ago
+3.0%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
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About Ntenetyana Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Ntenetyana Dam is filled to 88.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 2 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 3.0 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Ntenetyana Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 85.8% (June 22, 2026) to a high of 93.6% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 30.781°S, 28.941°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 88.8%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 2 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 3.0 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Ntenetyana River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 30.781°S, 28.941°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 88.8% | 1 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 85.8% | 1 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 90.4% | 2 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 90.4% | 2 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 92.0% | 2 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 92.0% | 2 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 92.0% | 2 |
| 31 May 2026 | 93.6% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ntenetyana Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Ntenetyana Dam is at 88.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Ntenetyana Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Ntenetyana Dam is high at 88.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Ntenetyana Dam rising or falling?
The level at Ntenetyana Dam is rising — it gained 3.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Ntenetyana Dam hold?
Ntenetyana Dam has a total capacity of 2 Mm³.
Where is Ntenetyana Dam reservoir located?
Ntenetyana Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 30.781°S, 28.941°E).
What is Ntenetyana Dam used for?
Ntenetyana 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.