Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Vaalrivier Barrage Dam
94.2% full
Total capacity
53.7 Mm³
River
Vaal River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
94.2%vs 7 days ago
-5.3%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.
About Vaalrivier Barrage Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Vaalrivier Barrage Dam is filled to 94.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 51 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 54 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 5.3 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Vaalrivier Barrage Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 94.2% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 99.5% (June 3, 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
- 94.2%
- Water stored
- 51 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 54 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 5.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Vaal 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 | 94.2% | 51 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 99.5% | 53 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 99.5% | 53 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 99.5% | 53 |
| 31 May 2026 | 95.6% | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Vaalrivier Barrage Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Vaalrivier Barrage Dam is at 94.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 51 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Vaalrivier Barrage Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Vaalrivier Barrage Dam is high at 94.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Vaalrivier Barrage Dam rising or falling?
The level at Vaalrivier Barrage Dam is falling — it dropped 5.3 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Vaalrivier Barrage Dam hold?
Vaalrivier Barrage Dam has a total capacity of 54 Mm³.
Where is Vaalrivier Barrage Dam reservoir located?
Vaalrivier Barrage Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Vaalrivier Barrage Dam used for?
Vaalrivier Barrage Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.