Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Wriggleswade Dam
97.3% full
Total capacity
91.5 Mm³
River
Kubisi River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
97.3%vs 7 days ago
+1.6%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↑rising
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 Wriggleswade Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Wriggleswade Dam is filled to 97.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 89 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 92 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 1.6 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Wriggleswade Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 95.7% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 97.3% (June 9, 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
- 97.3%
- Water stored
- 89 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 92 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Kubisi 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 | 97.3% | 89 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 95.7% | 88 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 95.7% | 88 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 95.7% | 88 |
| 31 May 2026 | 95.8% | 88 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Wriggleswade Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Wriggleswade Dam is at 97.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 89 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Wriggleswade Dam reservoir full?
Wriggleswade Dam is essentially full, sitting at 97.3% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Wriggleswade Dam rising or falling?
The level at Wriggleswade Dam is rising — it gained 1.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Wriggleswade Dam hold?
Wriggleswade Dam has a total capacity of 92 Mm³.
Where is Wriggleswade Dam reservoir located?
Wriggleswade Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Wriggleswade Dam used for?
Wriggleswade Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.