Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Vaalkop Dam
101.8% full
Total capacity
51.4 Mm³
River
Elands River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
101.8%vs 7 days ago
-1.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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 Vaalkop Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Vaalkop Dam is filled to 101.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 52 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 51 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.7 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Vaalkop Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 101.8% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 103.9% (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
- 101.8%
- Water stored
- 52 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 51 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Elands 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 | 101.8% | 52 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 103.5% | 53 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 103.5% | 53 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 103.5% | 53 |
| 31 May 2026 | 103.9% | 53 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Vaalkop Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Vaalkop Dam is at 101.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 52 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Vaalkop Dam reservoir full?
Vaalkop Dam is essentially full, sitting at 101.8% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Vaalkop Dam rising or falling?
The level at Vaalkop Dam is falling — it dropped 1.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Vaalkop Dam hold?
Vaalkop Dam has a total capacity of 51 Mm³.
Where is Vaalkop Dam reservoir located?
Vaalkop Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Vaalkop Dam used for?
Vaalkop Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.