Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Rust De Winter Dam
101.2% full
Total capacity
28.2 Mm³
River
Elands River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
101.2%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 Rust De Winter Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Rust De Winter Dam is filled to 101.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 29 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 28 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Rust De Winter Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 101.2% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 101.2% (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
- 101.2%
- Water stored
- 29 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 28 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- 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 | 101.2% | 29 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 101.2% | 29 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 101.2% | 29 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 101.2% | 29 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.2% | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Rust De Winter Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Rust De Winter Dam is at 101.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 29 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Rust De Winter Dam reservoir full?
Rust De Winter Dam is essentially full, sitting at 101.2% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Rust De Winter Dam rising or falling?
The level at Rust De Winter Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Rust De Winter Dam hold?
Rust De Winter Dam has a total capacity of 28 Mm³.
Where is Rust De Winter Dam reservoir located?
Rust De Winter Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Rust De Winter Dam used for?
Rust De Winter Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.