Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Wagendrift Dam
97.8% full
Total capacity
55.9 Mm³
River
Boesmans River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-29.042°S, 29.853°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
97.8%vs 7 days ago
-0.9%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 Wagendrift Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Wagendrift Dam is filled to 97.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 55 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 56 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.9 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Wagendrift Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 97.8% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 100.4% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 29.042°S, 29.853°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 97.8%
- Water stored
- 55 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 56 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Boesmans River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 29.042°S, 29.853°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 97.8% | 55 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 98.7% | 55 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 56 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 56 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.2% | 56 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.2% | 56 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.2% | 56 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.4% | 56 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Wagendrift Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Wagendrift Dam is at 97.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 55 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Wagendrift Dam reservoir full?
Wagendrift Dam is essentially full, sitting at 97.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Wagendrift Dam rising or falling?
The level at Wagendrift Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.9 points).
How much water can Wagendrift Dam hold?
Wagendrift Dam has a total capacity of 56 Mm³.
Where is Wagendrift Dam reservoir located?
Wagendrift Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 29.042°S, 29.853°E).
What is Wagendrift Dam used for?
Wagendrift Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.