Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Saulspoort Dam
102.8% full
Total capacity
15.01 Mm³
River
Liebenbergsvlei River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-28.217°S, 28.363°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
102.8%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Saulspoort Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Saulspoort Dam is filled to 102.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 15 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 15 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Saulspoort Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 98.4% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 103.0% (June 22, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 28.217°S, 28.363°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 102.8%
- Water stored
- 15 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 15 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Liebenbergsvlei River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 28.217°S, 28.363°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 102.8% | 15 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 103.0% | 16 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 98.4% | 15 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 98.4% | 15 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 98.9% | 15 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 98.9% | 15 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 98.9% | 15 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.5% | 15 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Saulspoort Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Saulspoort Dam is at 102.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 15 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Saulspoort Dam reservoir full?
Saulspoort Dam is essentially full, sitting at 102.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Saulspoort Dam rising or falling?
The level at Saulspoort Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Saulspoort Dam hold?
Saulspoort Dam has a total capacity of 15 Mm³.
Where is Saulspoort Dam reservoir located?
Saulspoort Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 28.217°S, 28.363°E).
What is Saulspoort Dam used for?
Saulspoort 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.