Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Buffelspoort Dam
100.8% full
Total capacity
10.2 Mm³
River
Sterkstroom River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-25.780°S, 27.487°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
100.8%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
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About Buffelspoort Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Buffelspoort Dam is filled to 100.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 10 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 10 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 Buffelspoort Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.8% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 100.9% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 25.780°S, 27.487°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.8%
- Water stored
- 10 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 10 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Sterkstroom River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 25.780°S, 27.487°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 10 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 10 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 10 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 10 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 10 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 10 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 10 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.9% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Buffelspoort Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Buffelspoort Dam is at 100.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 10 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Buffelspoort Dam reservoir full?
Buffelspoort Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Buffelspoort Dam rising or falling?
The level at Buffelspoort Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Buffelspoort Dam hold?
Buffelspoort Dam has a total capacity of 10 Mm³.
Where is Buffelspoort Dam reservoir located?
Buffelspoort Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 25.780°S, 27.487°E).
What is Buffelspoort Dam used for?
Buffelspoort 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.