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North West

Dams

28

Total capacity

0.9 km³

Avg fill

103.2%

Dams

Sorted by capacity

Molatedi Dam

Groot-Marico River · Unknown

200.8 Mm³View →

Hartbeespoort Dam

Krokodil River · Unknown

185.8 Mm³View →

Roodekopjes Dam

Krokodil River · Unknown

96.4 Mm³View →

Taung Dam

Harts River · Unknown

61.4 Mm³View →

Vaalkop Dam

Elands River · Unknown

51.4 Mm³View →

Klipvoor Dam

Pienaars River · Unknown

40.8 Mm³View →

Marico-Bosveld Dam

Groot-Marico River · Unknown

27 Mm³View →

Setumo Dam

Molopo River · Unknown

20.8 Mm³View →

Boskop Dam

Mooi River · Unknown

20 Mm³View →

Ngotwane Dam

Ngotwane River · Unknown

19.1 Mm³View →

Madikwe Dam

Tholwane River · Unknown

16 Mm³View →

Bospoort Dam

Hex River · Unknown

15.8 Mm³View →

Lindleyspoort Dam

Elands River · Unknown

14.3 Mm³View →

Disaneng Dam

Molopo River · Unknown

14.2 Mm³View →

Olifantsnek Dam

Hex River · Unknown

13.7 Mm³View →

Kosterrivier Dam

Koster River · Unknown

12.5 Mm³View →

Buffelspoort Dam

Sterkstroom River · Unknown

10.2 Mm³View →

Kromellenboog Dam

Klein Marico River · Unknown

8.7 Mm³View →

Klerkskraal Dam

Mooi River · Unknown

8 Mm³View →

Klein-Maricopoort Dam

Klein Marico River · Unknown

7.3 Mm³View →

Rietspruit Dam

Rietspruit River · Unknown

7.3 Mm³View →

Johan Neser Dam

Skoonspruit River · Unknown

5.7 Mm³View →

Sehujwane Dam

Sehujane River · Unknown

3.7 Mm³View →

Pella Dam

Lethlakane River · Unknown

2.2 Mm³View →

Potchefstroom Dam

Mooi River · Unknown

2.1 Mm³View →

Elandskuil Dam

Swartleegte River · Unknown

1.2 Mm³View →

Middelkraal Dam

Maretlwane River · Unknown

0.8 Mm³View →

Swartruggens Dam

Elands River · Unknown

0.5 Mm³View →

About reservoirs in North West

As of June 9, 2026, the reservoirs we track across North West that report live levels hold roughly 895 Mm³ of water — about 103.2% of their combined capacity. Taken together, North West's reservoirs are effectively full.

None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Madikwe Dam is the fullest at 111.3%, while Pella Dam is the lowest at 81.2%.

Over the most recent week on record, 3 reservoirs fell across North West.

Storage figures for North West 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.

North West at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
28
Average fill
103.2%
Water stored
895 Mm³
Combined capacity
868 Mm³
Fullest
Madikwe Dam (111.3%)
Lowest
Pella Dam (81.2%)
Last updated
June 9, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in North West right now?

As of June 9, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in North West that report live levels are 103.2% full overall, holding about 895 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 868 Mm³.

Which reservoir in North West is the fullest?

Madikwe Dam is currently the fullest reservoir in North West, at 111.3% of capacity.

Which reservoir in North West is the lowest?

Pella Dam is currently the lowest in North West, at 81.2% 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 9, 2026.

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