Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Pella Dam
78.1% full
Total capacity
2.11 Mm³
River
Lethlakane River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-25.466°S, 26.448°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
78.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%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
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -25.466, 26.448 · Open in Google Maps
About Pella Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Pella Dam is filled to 78.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 2 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 (-0.8 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Pella Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 78.1% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 82.3% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 25.466°S, 26.448°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 78.1%
- Water stored
- 2 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 2 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Lethlakane River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 25.466°S, 26.448°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 78.1% | 2 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 78.9% | 2 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 81.2% | 2 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 81.2% | 2 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 81.2% | 2 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 81.2% | 2 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 81.2% | 2 |
| 31 May 2026 | 82.3% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Pella Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Pella Dam is at 78.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Pella Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Pella Dam is within its normal operating range at 78.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Pella Dam rising or falling?
The level at Pella Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can Pella Dam hold?
Pella Dam has a total capacity of 2 Mm³.
Where is Pella Dam reservoir located?
Pella Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 25.466°S, 26.448°E).
What is Pella Dam used for?
Pella 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.