Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
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%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-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
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 103.0% | 0 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 103.0% | 0 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 103.0% | 0 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 103.0% | 0 |
| 31 May 2026 | 102.6% | 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.

