Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Pella Dam
81.2% full
Total capacity
2.2 Mm³
River
Lethlakane River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
81.2%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Pella Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Pella Dam is filled to 81.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 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 held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Pella Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 81.2% (June 3, 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 81.2%
- Water stored
- 2 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 2 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Lethlakane 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 | 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 9, 2026, Pella Dam is at 81.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Pella Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Pella Dam is high at 81.2% 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 (0.0 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Pella Dam used for?
Pella Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.