Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Oxkraal Dam
91.4% full
Total capacity
15.2 Mm³
River
Oskraal River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
91.4%vs 7 days ago
+1.8%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 Oxkraal Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Oxkraal Dam is filled to 91.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 14 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 15 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 1.8 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Oxkraal Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 89.6% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 91.4% (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
- 91.4%
- Water stored
- 14 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 15 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Oskraal 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 | 91.4% | 14 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 89.6% | 14 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 89.6% | 14 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 89.6% | 14 |
| 31 May 2026 | 89.9% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Oxkraal Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Oxkraal Dam is at 91.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 14 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Oxkraal Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Oxkraal Dam is high at 91.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Oxkraal Dam rising or falling?
The level at Oxkraal Dam is rising — it gained 1.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Oxkraal Dam hold?
Oxkraal Dam has a total capacity of 15 Mm³.
Where is Oxkraal Dam reservoir located?
Oxkraal Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Oxkraal Dam used for?
Oxkraal Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.