Dam · Northern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Boegoeberg Dam
117.8% full
Total capacity
23.6 Mm³
River
Orange River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-29.041°S, 22.202°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
117.8%vs 7 days ago
-1.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Boegoeberg Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Boegoeberg Dam is filled to 117.8% 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 held broadly steady (-1.1 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Boegoeberg Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 117.8% (June 29, 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 29.041°S, 22.202°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 117.8%
- Water stored
- 28 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 24 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Orange River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 29.041°S, 22.202°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 117.8% | 28 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 118.9% | 28 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 135.1% | 32 |
| 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 29, 2026, Boegoeberg Dam is at 117.8% 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 117.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Boegoeberg Dam rising or falling?
The level at Boegoeberg Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.1 points).
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 29.041°S, 22.202°E).
What is Boegoeberg Dam used for?
Boegoeberg Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
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See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.