Bulshoek Dam Level Today
On the Olifants River, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 5 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
This is below the 50% mark where municipalities often begin introducing water-use restrictions.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Bulshoek Dam has fallen 30.9 percentage points - about 6.18% per week.
Bulshoek Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Bulshoek Dam
Bulshoek is a diversion weir downstream of Clanwilliam on the Olifants River, feeding the Lower Olifants Irrigation Scheme.
Bulshoek Dam has a full supply capacity of 4.8 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Olifants River in Western Cape. At 46.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 2.2 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 2241 million litres.
Restriction thresholds to watch: most municipalities begin issuing warning notices when a supply dam drops below 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate further below 30%. Exact thresholds vary by water authority.
Which Towns and Cities Does Bulshoek Dam Supply?
Bulshoek Dam supplies water to Lutzville and Vredendal irrigation.
Key supply areas: Lutzville, Vredendal irrigation.
Other Dams on the Olifants River
Bulshoek Dam is one of 5 dams we track on the Olifants River. Sorted by capacity:
| Dam | Province | Cap (Mm3) | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loskop Dam | Mpumalanga | 362 | 100.9% |
| Flag Boshielo Dam | Limpopo | 185 | 102.8% |
| Clanwilliam Dam | Western Cape | 122 | 81.9% |
| Witbank Dam | Mpumalanga | 104 | 99.4% |
Bulshoek Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bulshoek Dam running dry?
Bulshoek Dam is currently 46.6% full, which is below the 50% mark. This is not "running dry" but is low enough that water restrictions may be in effect for affected areas.
When was Bulshoek Dam last full?
Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Bulshoek Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 93.7%.
What cities does Bulshoek Dam supply?
Bulshoek Dam supplies water to Lutzville and Vredendal irrigation. Bulshoek is a diversion weir downstream of Clanwilliam on the Olifants River, feeding the Lower Olifants Irrigation Scheme.
What river is Bulshoek Dam on?
Bulshoek Dam is on the Olifants River in Western Cape. Other dams on the Olifants River include Loskop Dam, Flag Boshielo Dam, Clanwilliam Dam.
How is the Bulshoek Dam level trending?
Bulshoek Dam is currently at 46.6% full. The level is falling, down 47.1% from last week. Compared to this time last year (82.9%), the dam is noticeably lower.
Other Dams in Western Cape
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