Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Theewaterskloof Dam
77.3% full
Total capacity
479.3 Mm³
River
Sonderend
Basin
Breede
Primary use
water supply
Operator
City of Cape Town / DWS
Coordinates
-34.020°S, 19.280°E
Last updated
2026-07-06
Current fill
77.3%vs 7 days ago
+1.7%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↑rising
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Dam height
53 m
Year built
1979
Dam type
Earthfill
Data source
official
Storage data: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Weekly State of Dams report, South Africa.
Catchment Weather
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About Theewaterskloof Dam
As of July 6, 2026, Theewaterskloof Dam is filled to 77.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 371 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 479 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 1.7 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Theewaterskloof Dam — 9 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 6, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 72.2% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 77.3% (July 6, 2026).
The dam at Theewaterskloof Dam stands 53 m tall and is a earthfill dam and was completed in 1979. It is operated by City of Cape Town / DWS primarily for water supply. It lies within the Breede basin at 34.020°S, 19.280°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 77.3%
- Water stored
- 371 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 479 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Sonderend
- River basin
- Breede
- Dam height
- 53 m
- Year completed
- 1979
- Operator
- City of Cape Town / DWS
- Coordinates
- 34.020°S, 19.280°E
- Last updated
- July 6, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 2026 | 77.3% | 371 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 75.6% | 362 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 75.1% | 360 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 74.0% | 355 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 74.0% | 355 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 73.3% | 351 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 73.3% | 351 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 73.3% | 351 |
| 31 May 2026 | 72.2% | 346 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Theewaterskloof Dam?
As of July 6, 2026, Theewaterskloof Dam is at 77.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 371 Mm³ of water, according to City of Cape Town data.
Is Theewaterskloof Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 6, 2026, Theewaterskloof Dam is within its normal operating range at 77.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Theewaterskloof Dam rising or falling?
The level at Theewaterskloof Dam is rising — it gained 1.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Theewaterskloof Dam hold?
Theewaterskloof Dam has a total capacity of 479 Mm³.
Where is Theewaterskloof Dam reservoir located?
Theewaterskloof Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Breede basin (coordinates 34.020°S, 19.280°E).
When was Theewaterskloof Dam dam built?
The dam at Theewaterskloof Dam was completed in 1979.
What is Theewaterskloof Dam used for?
Theewaterskloof Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by City of Cape Town / DWS.
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See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.