Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Boskop Dam
103.0% full
Total capacity
20 Mm³
River
Mooi River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
103.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Boskop Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Boskop Dam is filled to 103.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 21 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 20 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Boskop Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 103.0% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 103.8% (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
- 103.0%
- Water stored
- 21 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 20 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mooi 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 | 103.0% | 21 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 103.2% | 21 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 103.2% | 21 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 103.2% | 21 |
| 31 May 2026 | 103.8% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Boskop Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Boskop Dam is at 103.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 21 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Boskop Dam reservoir full?
Boskop Dam is essentially full, sitting at 103.0% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Boskop Dam rising or falling?
The level at Boskop Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Boskop Dam hold?
Boskop Dam has a total capacity of 20 Mm³.
Where is Boskop Dam reservoir located?
Boskop Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Boskop Dam used for?
Boskop Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.