Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Fika-Patso Dam
91.2% full
Total capacity
29.5 Mm³
River
Namahadi River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-28.672°S, 28.856°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
91.2%vs 7 days ago
-2.8%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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 Fika-Patso Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Fika-Patso Dam is filled to 91.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 27 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 30 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 2.8 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Fika-Patso Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 91.2% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 98.0% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 28.672°S, 28.856°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 91.2%
- Water stored
- 27 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 30 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 2.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Namahadi River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 28.672°S, 28.856°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 91.2% | 27 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 94.0% | 28 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 96.7% | 29 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 96.7% | 29 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 96.7% | 29 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 96.7% | 29 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 96.7% | 29 |
| 31 May 2026 | 98.0% | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Fika-Patso Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Fika-Patso Dam is at 91.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 27 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Fika-Patso Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Fika-Patso Dam is high at 91.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Fika-Patso Dam rising or falling?
The level at Fika-Patso Dam is falling — it dropped 2.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Fika-Patso Dam hold?
Fika-Patso Dam has a total capacity of 30 Mm³.
Where is Fika-Patso Dam reservoir located?
Fika-Patso Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 28.672°S, 28.856°E).
What is Fika-Patso Dam used for?
Fika-Patso 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.