Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Swartruggens Dam
103.5% full
Total capacity
0.5 Mm³
River
Elands River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
103.5%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%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 Swartruggens Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Swartruggens Dam is filled to 103.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 1 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.8 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Swartruggens Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 103.5% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 104.3% (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
- 103.5%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 1 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 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 | 103.5% | 1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 104.3% | 1 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 104.3% | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 104.3% | 1 |
| 31 May 2026 | 104.3% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Swartruggens Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Swartruggens Dam is at 103.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Swartruggens Dam reservoir full?
Swartruggens Dam is essentially full, sitting at 103.5% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Swartruggens Dam rising or falling?
The level at Swartruggens Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can Swartruggens Dam hold?
Swartruggens Dam has a total capacity of 1 Mm³.
Where is Swartruggens Dam reservoir located?
Swartruggens Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Swartruggens Dam used for?
Swartruggens Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.