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Northern Cape

Dams

6

Total capacity

0.2 km³

Avg fill

86.7%

Critical

1

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About reservoirs in Northern Cape

As of August 31, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Northern Cape that report live levels hold roughly 130 Mm³ of water — about 86.7% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Northern Cape's reservoirs are high.

None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Douglas Weir Dam is the fullest at 110.8%, while Boegoeberg Dam is the lowest at 45.5%.

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 August 31, 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
86.7%
Water stored
130 Mm³
Combined capacity
151 Mm³
Fullest
Douglas Weir Dam (110.8%)
Lowest
Boegoeberg Dam (45.5%)
Last updated
August 31, 2026

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

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