Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Bulshoek Dam
89.0% full
Total capacity
4.9 Mm³
River
Olifants River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
89.0%vs 7 days ago
+42.4%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↑rising
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 Bulshoek Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Bulshoek Dam is filled to 89.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 4 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 5 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 42.4 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Bulshoek Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 46.6% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 93.7% (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
- 89.0%
- Water stored
- 4 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 5 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 42.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Olifants 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 | 89.0% | 4 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 46.6% | 2 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 46.6% | 2 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 46.6% | 2 |
| 31 May 2026 | 93.7% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bulshoek Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Bulshoek Dam is at 89.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 4 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Bulshoek Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Bulshoek Dam is high at 89.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bulshoek Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bulshoek Dam is rising — it gained 42.4 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Bulshoek Dam hold?
Bulshoek Dam has a total capacity of 5 Mm³.
Where is Bulshoek Dam reservoir located?
Bulshoek Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Bulshoek Dam used for?
Bulshoek Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.