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Vergelegen Dam

103.0% full

Total capacity

0.3 Mm³

River

Tributary of Politsi River

Basin

Unknown

Primary use

water supply

Operator

DWS South Africa

Last updated

2026-06-09

Current fill

103.0%
Full

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

N/A

7-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.

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps

About Vergelegen Dam

As of June 9, 2026, Vergelegen Dam is filled to 103.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 0 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 0 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).

Across the readings we hold for Vergelegen Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 102.6% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 103.0% (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
103.0%
Water stored
0 Mm³
Total capacity
0 Mm³
7-day change
No change
Primary use
Water supply
River
Tributary of Politsi River
River basin
Unknown
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
0.000°N, 0.000°E
Last updated
June 9, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (Mm³)
9 Jun 2026103.0%0
8 Jun 2026103.0%0
7 Jun 2026103.0%0
3 Jun 2026103.0%0
31 May 2026102.6%0

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Vergelegen Dam?

As of June 9, 2026, Vergelegen Dam is at 103.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 0 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.

Is Vergelegen Dam reservoir full?

Vergelegen Dam is essentially full, sitting at 103.0% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.

Is the water level at Vergelegen Dam rising or falling?

The level at Vergelegen Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).

How much water can Vergelegen Dam hold?

Vergelegen Dam has a total capacity of 0 Mm³.

Where is Vergelegen Dam reservoir located?

Vergelegen Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).

What is Vergelegen Dam used for?

Vergelegen Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.

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