Dam · Free State · South Africa · DWS
Welbedacht Dam
100.0% full
Total capacity
5.42 Mm³
River
Caledon River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-29.909°S, 26.860°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
100.0%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -29.909, 26.860 · Open in Google Maps
About Welbedacht Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Welbedacht Dam is filled to 100.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 5 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 5 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Welbedacht Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 95.1% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 29.909°S, 26.860°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.0%
- Water stored
- 5 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 5 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Caledon River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 29.909°S, 26.860°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 5 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 5 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 6 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 6 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 95.1% | 5 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 95.1% | 5 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 95.1% | 5 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.0% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Welbedacht Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Welbedacht Dam is at 100.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 5 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Welbedacht Dam reservoir full?
Welbedacht Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.0% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Welbedacht Dam rising or falling?
The level at Welbedacht Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Welbedacht Dam hold?
Welbedacht Dam has a total capacity of 5 Mm³.
Where is Welbedacht Dam reservoir located?
Welbedacht Dam is located in Free State, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 29.909°S, 26.860°E).
What is Welbedacht Dam used for?
Welbedacht Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.