Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Hartbeespoort Dam
99.1% full
Total capacity
185.8 Mm³
River
Krokodil River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
99.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Hartbeespoort Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Hartbeespoort Dam is filled to 99.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 184 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 186 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Hartbeespoort Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 96.8% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 99.2% (June 3, 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
- 99.1%
- Water stored
- 184 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 186 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Krokodil 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 | 99.1% | 184 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 99.2% | 184 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 99.2% | 184 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 99.2% | 184 |
| 31 May 2026 | 96.8% | 180 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Hartbeespoort Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Hartbeespoort Dam is at 99.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 184 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Hartbeespoort Dam reservoir full?
Hartbeespoort Dam is essentially full, sitting at 99.1% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Hartbeespoort Dam rising or falling?
The level at Hartbeespoort Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Hartbeespoort Dam hold?
Hartbeespoort Dam has a total capacity of 186 Mm³.
Where is Hartbeespoort Dam reservoir located?
Hartbeespoort Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Hartbeespoort Dam used for?
Hartbeespoort Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.