Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Groothoek Dam
99.2% full
Total capacity
12 Mm³
River
Kgabanyane River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
99.2%vs 7 days ago
+0.7%gaining
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.
About Groothoek Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Groothoek Dam is filled to 99.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 12 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 12 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.7 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Groothoek Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 98.5% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 99.2% (June 9, 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
- 99.2%
- Water stored
- 12 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 12 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Kgabanyane 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 | 99.2% | 12 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 98.5% | 12 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 98.5% | 12 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 98.5% | 12 |
| 31 May 2026 | 98.5% | 12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Groothoek Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Groothoek Dam is at 99.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 12 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Groothoek Dam reservoir full?
Groothoek Dam is essentially full, sitting at 99.2% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Groothoek Dam rising or falling?
The level at Groothoek Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.7 points).
How much water can Groothoek Dam hold?
Groothoek Dam has a total capacity of 12 Mm³.
Where is Groothoek Dam reservoir located?
Groothoek Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Groothoek Dam used for?
Groothoek Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.