Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Koppies Dam
100.8% full
Total capacity
42.4 Mm³
River
Renoster River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-27.257°S, 27.672°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
100.8%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -27.257, 27.672 · Open in Google Maps
About Koppies Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Koppies Dam is filled to 100.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 43 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 42 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Koppies Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.7% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 101.0% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 27.257°S, 27.672°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.8%
- Water stored
- 43 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 42 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Renoster River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 27.257°S, 27.672°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 100.8% | 43 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 43 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 43 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 43 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 43 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 43 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 43 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.0% | 43 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Koppies Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Koppies Dam is at 100.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 43 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Koppies Dam reservoir full?
Koppies Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Koppies Dam rising or falling?
The level at Koppies Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Koppies Dam hold?
Koppies Dam has a total capacity of 42 Mm³.
Where is Koppies Dam reservoir located?
Koppies Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 27.257°S, 27.672°E).
What is Koppies Dam used for?
Koppies 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.