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Free State
Dams
21
Total capacity
15.7 km³
Avg fill
100.3%
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Dams
Sorted by capacityGariep Dam
Orange · Orange
Vanderkloof Dam
Orange · Orange
Sterkfontein Dam
Nuwejaarspruit · Vaal
Vaal Dam
Vaal · Vaal
Bloemhof Dam
Vaal · Vaal
Kalkfontein Dam
Riet River · Unknown
Erfenis Dam
Groot-Vet River · Unknown
Allemanskraal Dam
Sand River · Unknown
Knellpoort Dam
Rietspruit River · Unknown
Rustfontein Dam
Modder River · Unknown
Krugersdrift Dam
Modder River · Unknown
Vaalrivier Barrage Dam
Vaal River · Unknown
Koppies Dam
Renoster River · Unknown
Tierpoort Dam
Tierpoort River · Unknown
Fika-Patso Dam
Namahadi River · Unknown
Saulspoort Dam
Liebenbergsvlei River · Unknown
Armenia Dam
Leeu River · Unknown
Groothoek Dam
Kgabanyane River · Unknown
Egmont Dam
Witspruit River · Unknown
Welbedacht Dam
Caledon River · Unknown
Metsi-Matsho Dam
Metsi-Matsho River · Unknown
⚠️ The most recent reading we have for Free State is 31 days old — the official source may be delayed. Figures below may not reflect today’s levels.
About reservoirs in Free State
As of June 29, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Free State that report live levels hold roughly 15,717 Mm³ of water — about 100.3% 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 104.5%, while Fika-Patso Dam is the lowest at 91.2%.
Over the most recent week on record, 3 reservoirs fell across Free State.
Storage figures for Free State come from DWS; the most recent reading is from June 29, 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
- 100.3%
- Water stored
- 15,717 Mm³
- Combined capacity
- 15,666 Mm³
- Fullest
- Bloemhof Dam (104.5%)
- Lowest
- Fika-Patso Dam (91.2%)
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How full are reservoirs in Free State right now?
As of June 29, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Free State that report live levels are 100.3% full overall, holding about 15,717 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 104.5% of capacity.
Which reservoir in Free State is the lowest?
Fika-Patso Dam is currently the lowest in Free State, at 91.2% 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 29, 2026.
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — national and provincial breakdown