Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Taung Dam
100.5% full
Total capacity
61.4 Mm³
River
Harts River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
100.5%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%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.
About Taung Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Taung Dam is filled to 100.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 62 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 61 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Taung Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 99.8% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 100.7% (June 3, 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
- 100.5%
- Water stored
- 62 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 61 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Harts 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 | 100.5% | 62 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 62 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 62 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 62 |
| 31 May 2026 | 99.8% | 61 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Taung Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Taung Dam is at 100.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 62 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Taung Dam reservoir full?
Taung Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.5% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Taung Dam rising or falling?
The level at Taung Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Taung Dam hold?
Taung Dam has a total capacity of 61 Mm³.
Where is Taung Dam reservoir located?
Taung Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Taung Dam used for?
Taung Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.