Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Vanderkloof Dam
98.8% full
Total capacity
3,137 Mm³
River
Orange
Basin
Orange
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS
Coordinates
-29.883°S, 24.733°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
98.8%vs 7 days ago
-1.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Dam height
108 m
Year built
1977
Dam type
Arch
Data source
official
Storage data: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Weekly State of Dams report, South Africa.
Catchment Weather
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About Vanderkloof Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Vanderkloof Dam is filled to 98.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3,099 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 3,137 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.3 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Vanderkloof Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 98.8% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 105.4% (May 31, 2026).
The dam at Vanderkloof Dam stands 108 m tall and is a arch dam and was completed in 1977. It is operated by DWS primarily for water supply. It lies within the Orange basin at 29.883°S, 24.733°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 98.8%
- Water stored
- 3,099 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 3,137 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Orange
- River basin
- Orange
- Dam height
- 108 m
- Year completed
- 1977
- Operator
- DWS
- Coordinates
- 29.883°S, 24.733°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 98.8% | 3,099 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 100.1% | 3,140 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 100.2% | 3,143 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.2% | 3,143 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 101.9% | 3,197 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 101.9% | 3,197 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 101.9% | 3,197 |
| 31 May 2026 | 105.4% | 3,306 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Vanderkloof Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Vanderkloof Dam is at 98.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 3,099 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Vanderkloof Dam reservoir full?
Vanderkloof Dam is essentially full, sitting at 98.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Vanderkloof Dam rising or falling?
The level at Vanderkloof Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.3 points).
How much water can Vanderkloof Dam hold?
Vanderkloof Dam has a total capacity of 3,137 Mm³.
Where is Vanderkloof Dam reservoir located?
Vanderkloof Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Orange basin (coordinates 29.883°S, 24.733°E).
When was Vanderkloof Dam dam built?
The dam at Vanderkloof Dam was completed in 1977.
What is Vanderkloof Dam used for?
Vanderkloof Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.