Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Umtata Dam
96.9% full
Total capacity
244.7 Mm³
River
Mtata River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-31.551°S, 28.741°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
96.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.7%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Umtata Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Umtata Dam is filled to 96.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 237 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 (-0.7 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Umtata Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 96.9% (June 29, 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 31.551°S, 28.741°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.9%
- Water stored
- 237 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 245 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mtata River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 31.551°S, 28.741°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 96.9% | 237 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 97.6% | 239 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 98.1% | 240 |
| 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 29, 2026, Umtata Dam is at 96.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 237 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Umtata Dam reservoir full?
Umtata Dam is essentially full, sitting at 96.9% of capacity as of June 29, 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 (-0.7 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 31.551°S, 28.741°E).
What is Umtata Dam used for?
Umtata Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
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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.