Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Roodekopjes Dam
104.2% full
Total capacity
96.4 Mm³
River
Krokodil River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
104.2%vs 7 days ago
+0.6%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Roodekopjes Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Roodekopjes Dam is filled to 104.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 100 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 96 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.6 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Roodekopjes Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 103.1% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 104.2% (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
- 104.2%
- Water stored
- 100 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 96 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.6 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 | 104.2% | 100 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 103.6% | 100 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 103.6% | 100 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 103.6% | 100 |
| 31 May 2026 | 103.1% | 99 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Roodekopjes Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Roodekopjes Dam is at 104.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 100 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Roodekopjes Dam reservoir full?
Roodekopjes Dam is essentially full, sitting at 104.2% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Roodekopjes Dam rising or falling?
The level at Roodekopjes Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.6 points).
How much water can Roodekopjes Dam hold?
Roodekopjes Dam has a total capacity of 96 Mm³.
Where is Roodekopjes Dam reservoir located?
Roodekopjes Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Roodekopjes Dam used for?
Roodekopjes Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.