South Africa · NW · DWS
North West
Dams
28
Total capacity
0.9 km³
Avg fill
103.3%
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Dams
Sorted by capacityMolatedi Dam
Groot-Marico River · Unknown
Hartbeespoort Dam
Krokodil River · Unknown
Roodekopjes Dam
Krokodil River · Unknown
Taung Dam
Harts River · Unknown
Vaalkop Dam
Elands River · Unknown
Klipvoor Dam
Pienaars River · Unknown
Marico-Bosveld Dam
Groot-Marico River · Unknown
Setumo Dam
Molopo River · Unknown
Boskop Dam
Mooi River · Unknown
Ngotwane Dam
Ngotwane River · Unknown
Madikwe Dam
Tholwane River · Unknown
Bospoort Dam
Hex River · Unknown
Lindleyspoort Dam
Elands River · Unknown
Disaneng Dam
Molopo River · Unknown
Olifantsnek Dam
Hex River · Unknown
Kosterrivier Dam
Koster River · Unknown
Buffelspoort Dam
Sterkstroom River · Unknown
Kromellenboog Dam
Klein Marico River · Unknown
Klerkskraal Dam
Mooi River · Unknown
Rietspruit Dam
Rietspruit River · Unknown
Klein-Maricopoort Dam
Klein Marico River · Unknown
Johan Neser Dam
Skoonspruit River · Unknown
Sehujwane Dam
Sehujane River · Unknown
Pella Dam
Lethlakane River · Unknown
Potchefstroom Dam
Mooi River · Unknown
Elandskuil Dam
Swartleegte River · Unknown
Middelkraal Dam
Maretlwane River · Unknown
Swartruggens Dam
Elands River · Unknown
⚠️ The most recent reading we have for North West is 31 days old — the official source may be delayed. Figures below may not reflect today’s levels.
About reservoirs in North West
As of June 29, 2026, the reservoirs we track across North West that report live levels hold roughly 896 Mm³ of water — about 103.3% of their combined capacity. Taken together, North West's reservoirs are effectively full.
None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Klerkskraal Dam is the fullest at 110.2%, while Pella Dam is the lowest at 78.1%.
Storage figures for North West 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.
North West at a glance
- Reservoirs tracked
- 28
- Average fill
- 103.3%
- Water stored
- 896 Mm³
- Combined capacity
- 867 Mm³
- Fullest
- Klerkskraal Dam (110.2%)
- Lowest
- Pella Dam (78.1%)
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How full are reservoirs in North West right now?
As of June 29, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in North West that report live levels are 103.3% full overall, holding about 896 Mm³ of water.
How many reservoirs are there in North West?
reservoirs.earth tracks 28 reservoirs in North West, with a combined storage capacity of 867 Mm³.
Which reservoir in North West is the fullest?
Klerkskraal Dam is currently the fullest reservoir in North West, at 110.2% of capacity.
Which reservoir in North West is the lowest?
Pella Dam is currently the lowest in North West, at 78.1% of capacity.
Where does the reservoir data for North West come from?
All storage figures for North West come from DWS, an official source, last updated June 29, 2026.
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — national and provincial breakdown