Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Spring Grove Dam
90.7% full
Total capacity
139.3 Mm³
River
Mooi River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-29.319°S, 29.966°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
90.7%vs 7 days ago
-1.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -29.319, 29.966 · Open in Google Maps
About Spring Grove Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Spring Grove Dam is filled to 90.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 126 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 139 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.7 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Spring Grove Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 90.7% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 99.0% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 29.319°S, 29.966°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 90.7%
- Water stored
- 126 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 139 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mooi River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 29.319°S, 29.966°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 90.7% | 126 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 92.4% | 129 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 95.8% | 133 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 95.8% | 133 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 97.5% | 136 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 97.5% | 136 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 97.5% | 136 |
| 31 May 2026 | 99.0% | 138 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Spring Grove Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Spring Grove Dam is at 90.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 126 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Spring Grove Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Spring Grove Dam is high at 90.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Spring Grove Dam rising or falling?
The level at Spring Grove Dam is falling — it dropped 1.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Spring Grove Dam hold?
Spring Grove Dam has a total capacity of 139 Mm³.
Where is Spring Grove Dam reservoir located?
Spring Grove Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 29.319°S, 29.966°E).
What is Spring Grove Dam used for?
Spring Grove 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.