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Northern Cape

Dams

6

Total capacity

0.2 km³

Avg fill

99.5%

Critical

1

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About reservoirs in Northern Cape

As of October 19, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Northern Cape that report live levels hold roughly 149 hm³ of water — about 99.5% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Northern Cape's reservoirs are high.

None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Boegoeberg Dam is the fullest at 127.4%, while Vaalharts Weir Dam is the lowest at 76.5%.

Over the most recent week on record, 2 reservoirs fell across Northern Cape.

Storage figures for Northern Cape come from DWS; the most recent reading is from October 19, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

Northern Cape at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
6
Average fill
99.5%
Water stored
149 hm³
Combined capacity
151 hm³
Fullest
Boegoeberg Dam (127.4%)
Lowest
Vaalharts Weir Dam (76.5%)
Last updated
October 19, 2026

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

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