Flag Boshielo Dam Level Today
On the Olifants River, Limpopo. Full supply capacity 185 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
This dam is over 100% of its full supply capacity - the level officially counted as "100% full". The extra water is held in flood-reserve storage above the normal full level, so water is usually spilling over the spillway or being released through the sluice gates to protect the dam wall, and rivers downstream can run high. It is the opposite of a shortage: the dam is full and overflowing.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks of readings, Flag Boshielo Dam has held roughly steady (+0% in total).
Flag Boshielo Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Flag Boshielo Dam
Flag Boshielo, formerly Arabie Dam, supplies towns, mines and irrigation in the middle Olifants catchment.
Flag Boshielo Dam has a full supply capacity of 185.1 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Olifants River in Limpopo. At 102.8% full, the dam currently holds roughly 190.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 190314 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Flag Boshielo Dam Supply?
Flag Boshielo Dam supplies water to Lebowakgomo and Marble Hall.
Key supply areas: Lebowakgomo, Marble Hall.
Other Dams on the Olifants River
Flag Boshielo 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% |
| Clanwilliam Dam | Western Cape | 122 | 81.9% |
| Witbank Dam | Mpumalanga | 104 | 99.4% |
| Bulshoek Dam | Western Cape | 5 | 46.6% |
Flag Boshielo Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flag Boshielo Dam running dry?
No, Flag Boshielo Dam is not running dry. At 102.8% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Flag Boshielo Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Flag Boshielo Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-06-01.
What cities does Flag Boshielo Dam supply?
Flag Boshielo Dam supplies water to Lebowakgomo and Marble Hall. Flag Boshielo, formerly Arabie Dam, supplies towns, mines and irrigation in the middle Olifants catchment.
What river is Flag Boshielo Dam on?
Flag Boshielo Dam is on the Olifants River in Limpopo. Other dams on the Olifants River include Loskop Dam, Clanwilliam Dam, Witbank Dam.
How is the Flag Boshielo Dam level trending?
Flag Boshielo Dam is currently at 102.8% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (102.8%).
Other Dams in Limpopo
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