Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Bulshoek Dam
89.4% full
Total capacity
4.81 Mm³
River
Olifants River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-31.996°S, 18.787°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
89.4%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 Bulshoek Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Bulshoek Dam is filled to 89.4% 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 held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Bulshoek Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 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 31.996°S, 18.787°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 89.4%
- Water stored
- 4 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 5 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Olifants River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 31.996°S, 18.787°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 89.4% | 4 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 89.4% | 4 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 89.0% | 4 |
| 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 29, 2026, Bulshoek Dam is at 89.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 4 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Bulshoek Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Bulshoek Dam is high at 89.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bulshoek Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bulshoek Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
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 31.996°S, 18.787°E).
What is Bulshoek Dam used for?
Bulshoek 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.