Dam · KwaZulu-Natal · South Africa · DWS
Woodstock Dam
94.0% full
Total capacity
355.5 Mm³
River
Tugela
Basin
Thukela
Primary use
water supply
Operator
Umgeni Water
Coordinates
-28.850°S, 29.783°E
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
94.0%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
Dam height
85 m
Year built
1992
Dam type
Arch
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 Woodstock Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Woodstock Dam is filled to 94.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 334 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 356 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 Woodstock Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 93.5% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 94.9% (May 31, 2026).
The dam at Woodstock Dam stands 85 m tall and is a arch dam and was completed in 1992. It is operated by Umgeni Water primarily for water supply. It lies within the Thukela basin at 28.850°S, 29.783°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.0%
- Water stored
- 334 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 356 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Tugela
- River basin
- Thukela
- Dam height
- 85 m
- Year completed
- 1992
- Operator
- Umgeni Water
- Coordinates
- 28.850°S, 29.783°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 94.0% | 334 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 93.5% | 332 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 93.5% | 332 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 93.5% | 332 |
| 31 May 2026 | 94.9% | 337 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Woodstock Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Woodstock Dam is at 94.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 334 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Woodstock Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Woodstock Dam is high at 94.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Woodstock Dam rising or falling?
The level at Woodstock Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.5 points).
How much water can Woodstock Dam hold?
Woodstock Dam has a total capacity of 356 Mm³.
Where is Woodstock Dam reservoir located?
Woodstock Dam is located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, within the Thukela basin (coordinates 28.850°S, 29.783°E).
When was Woodstock Dam dam built?
The dam at Woodstock Dam was completed in 1992.
What is Woodstock Dam used for?
Woodstock Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by Umgeni Water.