Dam · Northern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Boegoeberg Dam
117.9% full
Total capacity
23.6 Mm³
River
Orange River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
117.9%vs 7 days ago
-17.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Data source
official
Storage data: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Weekly State of Dams report, South Africa.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Boegoeberg Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Boegoeberg Dam is filled to 117.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 28 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 24 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 17.2 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Boegoeberg Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 117.9% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 146.7% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 117.9%
- Water stored
- 28 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 24 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 17.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Orange River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.000°N, 0.000°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 117.9% | 28 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 135.1% | 32 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 135.1% | 32 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 135.1% | 32 |
| 31 May 2026 | 146.7% | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Boegoeberg Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Boegoeberg Dam is at 117.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 28 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Boegoeberg Dam reservoir full?
Boegoeberg Dam is essentially full, sitting at 117.9% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Boegoeberg Dam rising or falling?
The level at Boegoeberg Dam is falling — it dropped 17.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Boegoeberg Dam hold?
Boegoeberg Dam has a total capacity of 24 Mm³.
Where is Boegoeberg Dam reservoir located?
Boegoeberg Dam is located in Northern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Boegoeberg Dam used for?
Boegoeberg Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.