Dam · Mpumalanga · South Africa · DWS
Rhenosterkop Dam
100.7% full
Total capacity
204.6 Mm³
River
Elands River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
100.7%vs 7 days ago
-0.4%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Rhenosterkop Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Rhenosterkop Dam is filled to 100.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 206 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 205 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.4 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Rhenosterkop Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.7% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 101.1% (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
- 100.7%
- Water stored
- 206 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 205 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Elands 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 | 100.7% | 206 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 101.1% | 207 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 101.1% | 207 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 101.1% | 207 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.1% | 207 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Rhenosterkop Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Rhenosterkop Dam is at 100.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 206 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Rhenosterkop Dam reservoir full?
Rhenosterkop Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.7% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Rhenosterkop Dam rising or falling?
The level at Rhenosterkop Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.4 points).
How much water can Rhenosterkop Dam hold?
Rhenosterkop Dam has a total capacity of 205 Mm³.
Where is Rhenosterkop Dam reservoir located?
Rhenosterkop Dam is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Rhenosterkop Dam used for?
Rhenosterkop Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.