Flag Boshielo Dam Level Today
On the Olifants River, Limpopo. Full supply capacity 185 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.
The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.
Flag Boshielo Dam Level History
Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20.
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.
The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.
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 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 | 16.3% |
| Witbank Dam | Mpumalanga | 104 | 98.3% |
| Bulshoek Dam | Western Cape | 5 | 77.5% |
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 2026-04-20.
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 rising, up 1.4% from last week. Compared to this time last year (108.6%), the dam is noticeably lower.
Other Dams in Limpopo
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