Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Umtata Dam
98.1% full
Total capacity
244.7 Mm³
River
Mtata River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
98.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.5%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 Umtata Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Umtata Dam is filled to 98.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 240 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 245 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 Umtata Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 98.1% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 98.7% (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
- 98.1%
- Water stored
- 240 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 245 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mtata 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 | 98.1% | 240 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 241 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 241 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 98.6% | 241 |
| 31 May 2026 | 98.7% | 242 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Umtata Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Umtata Dam is at 98.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 240 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Umtata Dam reservoir full?
Umtata Dam is essentially full, sitting at 98.1% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Umtata Dam rising or falling?
The level at Umtata Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.5 points).
How much water can Umtata Dam hold?
Umtata Dam has a total capacity of 245 Mm³.
Where is Umtata Dam reservoir located?
Umtata Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Umtata Dam used for?
Umtata Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.