Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Spioenkop Dam
94.9% full
Total capacity
270.7 Mm³
River
Tugela River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-28.681°S, 29.517°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
94.9%vs 7 days ago
-1.2%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
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About Spioenkop Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Spioenkop Dam is filled to 94.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 257 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 271 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.2 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Spioenkop Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 94.9% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 28.681°S, 29.517°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.9%
- Water stored
- 257 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 271 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Tugela River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 28.681°S, 29.517°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 94.9% | 257 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 96.1% | 260 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 270 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 270 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 271 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 271 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 271 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.0% | 271 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Spioenkop Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Spioenkop Dam is at 94.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 257 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Spioenkop Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Spioenkop Dam is high at 94.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Spioenkop Dam rising or falling?
The level at Spioenkop Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.2 points).
How much water can Spioenkop Dam hold?
Spioenkop Dam has a total capacity of 271 Mm³.
Where is Spioenkop Dam reservoir located?
Spioenkop Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 28.681°S, 29.517°E).
What is Spioenkop Dam used for?
Spioenkop 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.