As of June 9, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Free State that report live levels hold roughly 15,920 Mm³ of water — about 101.6% 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 105.8%, while Vaalrivier Barrage Dam is the lowest at 94.2%.

Over the most recent week on record, 6 reservoirs rose and 2 reservoirs fell across Free State.

Storage figures for Free State come from DWS; the most recent reading is from June 9, 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: 101.6%
Water stored: 15,920 Mm³
Combined capacity: 15,666 Mm³
Fullest: Bloemhof Dam (105.8%)
Lowest: Vaalrivier Barrage Dam (94.2%)
Last updated: June 9, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in Free State right now?

As of June 9, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Free State that report live levels are 101.6% full overall, holding about 15,920 Mm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in Free State?

reservoirs.earth tracks 21 reservoirs in Free State, with a combined storage capacity of 15,666 Mm³.

Which reservoir in Free State is the fullest?

Bloemhof Dam is currently the fullest reservoir in Free State, at 105.8% of capacity.

Which reservoir in Free State is the lowest?

Vaalrivier Barrage Dam is currently the lowest in Free State, at 94.2% of capacity.

Where does the reservoir data for Free State come from?

All storage figures for Free State come from DWS, an official source, last updated June 9, 2026.

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