Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Voelvlei Dam
60.8% full
Total capacity
158.6 Mm³
River
Kompanjiesdrif
Basin
Berg-Breede
Primary use
water supply
Operator
City of Cape Town
Coordinates
-33.617°S, 19.200°E
Last updated
2026-07-06
Current fill
60.8%vs 7 days ago
+1.4%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Dam height
37 m
Year built
1952
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 Voelvlei Dam
As of July 6, 2026, Voelvlei Dam is filled to 60.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 96 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 159 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+1.4 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Voelvlei Dam — 9 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 6, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 58.6% (June 22, 2026) to a high of 60.8% (July 6, 2026).
The dam at Voelvlei Dam stands 37 m tall and is a earthfill dam and was completed in 1952. It is operated by City of Cape Town primarily for water supply. It lies within the Berg-Breede basin at 33.617°S, 19.200°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 60.8%
- Water stored
- 96 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 159 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Kompanjiesdrif
- River basin
- Berg-Breede
- Dam height
- 37 m
- Year completed
- 1952
- Operator
- City of Cape Town
- Coordinates
- 33.617°S, 19.200°E
- Last updated
- July 6, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 96 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 59.4% | 94 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 58.6% | 93 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 59.4% | 94 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 59.4% | 94 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 59.6% | 95 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 59.6% | 95 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 59.6% | 95 |
| 31 May 2026 | 59.1% | 94 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Voelvlei Dam?
As of July 6, 2026, Voelvlei Dam is at 60.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 96 Mm³ of water, according to City of Cape Town data.
Is Voelvlei Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 6, 2026, Voelvlei Dam is within its normal operating range at 60.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Voelvlei Dam rising or falling?
The level at Voelvlei Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+1.4 points).
How much water can Voelvlei Dam hold?
Voelvlei Dam has a total capacity of 159 Mm³.
Where is Voelvlei Dam reservoir located?
Voelvlei Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Berg-Breede basin (coordinates 33.617°S, 19.200°E).
When was Voelvlei Dam dam built?
The dam at Voelvlei Dam was completed in 1952.
What is Voelvlei Dam used for?
Voelvlei Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by City of Cape Town.
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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.