Dam · Northern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Spitskop Dam
104.4% full
Total capacity
57.9 Mm³
River
Harts River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-28.125°S, 24.503°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
104.4%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
About Spitskop Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Spitskop Dam is filled to 104.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 60 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 58 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.5 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Spitskop Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 104.4% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 110.3% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 28.125°S, 24.503°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 104.4%
- Water stored
- 60 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 58 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Harts River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 28.125°S, 24.503°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 104.4% | 60 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 104.9% | 61 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 106.2% | 62 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 106.2% | 62 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 107.6% | 62 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 107.6% | 62 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 107.6% | 62 |
| 31 May 2026 | 110.3% | 64 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Spitskop Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Spitskop Dam is at 104.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 60 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Spitskop Dam reservoir full?
Spitskop Dam is essentially full, sitting at 104.4% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Spitskop Dam rising or falling?
The level at Spitskop Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.5 points).
How much water can Spitskop Dam hold?
Spitskop Dam has a total capacity of 58 Mm³.
Where is Spitskop Dam reservoir located?
Spitskop Dam is located in Northern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 28.125°S, 24.503°E).
What is Spitskop Dam used for?
Spitskop 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.