Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Ntshingwayo Dam
71.7% full
Total capacity
194.6 Mm³
River
Ngagane River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-27.953°S, 29.949°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
71.7%vs 7 days ago
-0.7%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 Ntshingwayo Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Ntshingwayo Dam is filled to 71.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 140 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 195 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 (-0.7 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Ntshingwayo Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 71.7% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 74.7% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 27.953°S, 29.949°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 71.7%
- Water stored
- 140 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 195 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Ngagane River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 27.953°S, 29.949°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 71.7% | 140 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 72.4% | 141 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 73.7% | 143 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 73.7% | 143 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 74.2% | 144 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 74.2% | 144 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 74.2% | 144 |
| 31 May 2026 | 74.7% | 145 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ntshingwayo Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Ntshingwayo Dam is at 71.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 140 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Ntshingwayo Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Ntshingwayo Dam is within its normal operating range at 71.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Ntshingwayo Dam rising or falling?
The level at Ntshingwayo Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.7 points).
How much water can Ntshingwayo Dam hold?
Ntshingwayo Dam has a total capacity of 195 Mm³.
Where is Ntshingwayo Dam reservoir located?
Ntshingwayo Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 27.953°S, 29.949°E).
What is Ntshingwayo Dam used for?
Ntshingwayo 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.