South Africa · NC · DWS
Northern Cape
Dams
6
Total capacity
0.2 km³
Avg fill
101.9%
Critical
1
Dams
Sorted by capacityAbout reservoirs in Northern Cape
As of June 9, 2026, the reservoirs we track across Northern Cape that report live levels hold roughly 152 Mm³ of water — about 101.9% of their combined capacity. Taken together, Northern Cape's reservoirs are effectively full.
None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Boegoeberg Dam is the fullest at 117.9%, while Vaalharts Weir Dam is the lowest at 84.8%.
Over the most recent week on record, 1 reservoir fell across Northern Cape.
Storage figures for Northern Cape 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.
Northern Cape at a glance
- Reservoirs tracked
- 6
- Average fill
- 101.9%
- Water stored
- 152 Mm³
- Combined capacity
- 151 Mm³
- Fullest
- Boegoeberg Dam (117.9%)
- Lowest
- Vaalharts Weir Dam (84.8%)
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How full are reservoirs in Northern Cape right now?
As of June 9, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in Northern Cape that report live levels are 101.9% full overall, holding about 152 Mm³ of water.
How many reservoirs are there in Northern Cape?
reservoirs.earth tracks 6 reservoirs in Northern Cape, with a combined storage capacity of 151 Mm³.
Which reservoir in Northern Cape is the fullest?
Boegoeberg Dam is currently the fullest reservoir in Northern Cape, at 117.9% of capacity.
Which reservoir in Northern Cape is the lowest?
Vaalharts Weir Dam is currently the lowest in Northern Cape, at 84.8% of capacity.
Where does the reservoir data for Northern Cape come from?
All storage figures for Northern Cape come from DWS, an official source, last updated June 9, 2026.