Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Krugersdrift Dam
103.1% full
Total capacity
71.5 Mm³
River
Modder River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
103.1%vs 7 days ago
+2.6%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↑rising
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 Krugersdrift Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Krugersdrift Dam is filled to 103.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 74 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 72 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.6 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Krugersdrift Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.5% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 103.1% (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
- 103.1%
- Water stored
- 74 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 72 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Modder 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 | 103.1% | 74 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 72 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 72 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 72 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.3% | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Krugersdrift Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Krugersdrift Dam is at 103.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 74 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Krugersdrift Dam reservoir full?
Krugersdrift Dam is essentially full, sitting at 103.1% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Krugersdrift Dam rising or falling?
The level at Krugersdrift Dam is rising — it gained 2.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Krugersdrift Dam hold?
Krugersdrift Dam has a total capacity of 72 Mm³.
Where is Krugersdrift Dam reservoir located?
Krugersdrift Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Krugersdrift Dam used for?
Krugersdrift Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.