Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Vlugkraal Dam
100.6% full
Total capacity
0.5 Mm³
River
Vlugkraal River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
100.6%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.
About Vlugkraal Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Vlugkraal Dam is filled to 100.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 1 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 Vlugkraal Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.6% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 100.6% (May 31, 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
- 100.6%
- Water stored
- 1 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 1 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Vlugkraal 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 | 100.6% | 1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 1 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 1 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.6% | 1 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.6% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Vlugkraal Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Vlugkraal Dam is at 100.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Vlugkraal Dam reservoir full?
Vlugkraal Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.6% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Vlugkraal Dam rising or falling?
The level at Vlugkraal Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Vlugkraal Dam hold?
Vlugkraal Dam has a total capacity of 1 Mm³.
Where is Vlugkraal Dam reservoir located?
Vlugkraal Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Vlugkraal Dam used for?
Vlugkraal Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.