Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Prinsrivier Dam
98.3% full
Total capacity
2.3 Mm³
River
Prins River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
98.3%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 Prinsrivier Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Prinsrivier Dam is filled to 98.3% 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 Prinsrivier Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 98.3% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 98.3% (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
- 98.3%
- Water stored
- 2 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 2 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Prins 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 | 98.3% | 2 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 98.3% | 2 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 98.3% | 2 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 98.3% | 2 |
| 31 May 2026 | 98.3% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Prinsrivier Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Prinsrivier Dam is at 98.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Prinsrivier Dam reservoir full?
Prinsrivier Dam is essentially full, sitting at 98.3% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Prinsrivier Dam rising or falling?
The level at Prinsrivier Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Prinsrivier Dam hold?
Prinsrivier Dam has a total capacity of 2 Mm³.
Where is Prinsrivier Dam reservoir located?
Prinsrivier Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Prinsrivier Dam used for?
Prinsrivier Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.