Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Bospoort Dam
102.2% full
Total capacity
15.8 Mm³
River
Hex River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-25.563°S, 27.350°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
102.2%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
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
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -25.563, 27.350 · Open in Google Maps
About Bospoort Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Bospoort Dam is filled to 102.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 16 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 16 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Bospoort Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 102.2% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 102.2% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 25.563°S, 27.350°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 102.2%
- Water stored
- 16 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 16 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Hex River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 25.563°S, 27.350°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 102.2% | 16 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 102.2% | 16 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 102.2% | 16 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 102.2% | 16 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 102.2% | 16 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 102.2% | 16 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 102.2% | 16 |
| 31 May 2026 | 102.2% | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bospoort Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Bospoort Dam is at 102.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 16 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Bospoort Dam reservoir full?
Bospoort Dam is essentially full, sitting at 102.2% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Bospoort Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bospoort Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Bospoort Dam hold?
Bospoort Dam has a total capacity of 16 Mm³.
Where is Bospoort Dam reservoir located?
Bospoort Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 25.563°S, 27.350°E).
What is Bospoort Dam used for?
Bospoort Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.