Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Bloemhof Dam
104.5% full
Total capacity
1,243 Mm³
River
Vaal
Basin
Vaal
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS
Coordinates
-27.633°S, 25.617°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
104.5%vs 7 days ago
-0.5%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Dam height
33 m
Year built
1970
Dam type
Gravity
Data source
official
Storage data: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Weekly State of Dams report, South Africa.
Catchment Weather
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About Bloemhof Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Bloemhof Dam is filled to 104.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,299 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 1,243 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.5 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Bloemhof Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 104.1% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 105.8% (June 9, 2026).
The dam at Bloemhof Dam stands 33 m tall and is a gravity dam and was completed in 1970. It is operated by DWS primarily for water supply. It lies within the Vaal basin at 27.633°S, 25.617°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 104.5%
- Water stored
- 1,299 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 1,243 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Vaal
- River basin
- Vaal
- Dam height
- 33 m
- Year completed
- 1970
- Operator
- DWS
- Coordinates
- 27.633°S, 25.617°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 104.5% | 1,299 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 105.0% | 1,305 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 105.8% | 1,315 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 105.8% | 1,315 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 104.6% | 1,300 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 104.6% | 1,300 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 104.6% | 1,300 |
| 31 May 2026 | 104.1% | 1,294 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bloemhof Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Bloemhof Dam is at 104.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,299 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Bloemhof Dam reservoir full?
Bloemhof Dam is essentially full, sitting at 104.5% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Bloemhof Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bloemhof Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.5 points).
How much water can Bloemhof Dam hold?
Bloemhof Dam has a total capacity of 1,243 Mm³.
Where is Bloemhof Dam reservoir located?
Bloemhof Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Vaal basin (coordinates 27.633°S, 25.617°E).
When was Bloemhof Dam dam built?
The dam at Bloemhof Dam was completed in 1970.
What is Bloemhof Dam used for?
Bloemhof Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.