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Free State

Dams

21

Total capacity

15.7 km³

Avg fill

100.4%

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Dams

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About reservoirs in Free State

As of August 31, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Free State that report live levels hold roughly 15,722 Mm³ of water — about 100.4% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Free State's reservoirs are effectively full.

None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Bloemhof Dam is the fullest at 109.6%, while Fika-Patso Dam is the lowest at 81.1%.

Over the most recent week on record, 1 reservoir rose and 2 reservoirs fell across Free State.

Storage figures for Free State come from DWS; the most recent reading is from August 31, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Free State at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
21
Average fill
100.4%
Water stored
15,722 Mm³
Combined capacity
15,666 Mm³
Fullest
Bloemhof Dam (109.6%)
Lowest
Fika-Patso Dam (81.1%)
Last updated
August 31, 2026

See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — national and provincial breakdown

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