Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Vanderkloof Dam
100.2% 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
2026-06-09
Current fill
100.2%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
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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Vanderkloof Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Vanderkloof Dam is filled to 100.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3,143 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 3,137 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 Vanderkloof Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.2% (June 9, 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
- 100.2%
- Water stored
- 3,143 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 3,137 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.7 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 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9, 2026, Vanderkloof Dam is at 100.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 3,143 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Vanderkloof Dam reservoir full?
Vanderkloof Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.2% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Vanderkloof Dam rising or falling?
The level at Vanderkloof Dam is falling — it dropped 1.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
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.