Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Tsojana Dam
99.6% full
Total capacity
12.3 Mm³
River
Tsojana River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
99.6%vs 7 days ago
+0.5%gaining
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 Tsojana Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Tsojana Dam is filled to 99.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 12 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 12 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.5 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Tsojana Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 99.1% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 99.6% (June 9, 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
- 99.6%
- Water stored
- 12 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 12 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Tsojana 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 | 99.6% | 12 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 99.1% | 12 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 99.1% | 12 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 99.1% | 12 |
| 31 May 2026 | 99.1% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Tsojana Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Tsojana Dam is at 99.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 12 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Tsojana Dam reservoir full?
Tsojana Dam is essentially full, sitting at 99.6% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Tsojana Dam rising or falling?
The level at Tsojana Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.5 points).
How much water can Tsojana Dam hold?
Tsojana Dam has a total capacity of 12 Mm³.
Where is Tsojana Dam reservoir located?
Tsojana Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Tsojana Dam used for?
Tsojana Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.