Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Saulspoort Dam
98.4% full
Total capacity
15.1 Mm³
River
Liebenbergsvlei River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
98.4%vs 7 days ago
-0.5%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 Saulspoort Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Saulspoort Dam is filled to 98.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 15 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 15 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.5 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Saulspoort Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 98.4% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 101.5% (May 31, 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
- 98.4%
- Water stored
- 15 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 15 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Liebenbergsvlei 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 | 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 9, 2026, Saulspoort Dam is at 98.4% 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 98.4% of capacity as of June 9, 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 (-0.5 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Saulspoort Dam used for?
Saulspoort Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.