Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Nuwejaars Dam
102.8% full
Total capacity
4.6 Mm³
River
Nuwejaarspruit River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-33.303°S, 26.113°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
102.8%vs 7 days ago
+4.1%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
About Nuwejaars Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Nuwejaars Dam is filled to 102.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 5 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 5 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 4.1 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Nuwejaars Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 98.6% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 104.1% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 33.303°S, 26.113°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 102.8%
- Water stored
- 5 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 5 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Nuwejaarspruit River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 33.303°S, 26.113°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 102.8% | 5 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 98.7% | 5 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 104.1% | 5 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 104.1% | 5 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 5 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 5 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 5 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.7% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Nuwejaars Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Nuwejaars Dam is at 102.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 5 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Nuwejaars Dam reservoir full?
Nuwejaars Dam is essentially full, sitting at 102.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Nuwejaars Dam rising or falling?
The level at Nuwejaars Dam is rising — it gained 4.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Nuwejaars Dam hold?
Nuwejaars Dam has a total capacity of 5 Mm³.
Where is Nuwejaars Dam reservoir located?
Nuwejaars Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 33.303°S, 26.113°E).
What is Nuwejaars Dam used for?
Nuwejaars Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
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See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.