Ourpower

Flag Boshielo Dam Level Today

On the Olifants River, Limpopo. Full supply capacity 185 million m3. Current as of 2026-10-19.

OurPower is an independent information site and is not affiliated with the Department of Water and Sanitation. Dam level data is sourced from official DWS reporting and is updated weekly.
98.9%
Good - Monday, 19 October 2026
Last week
100.8%
-1.9% change
Last year
94.6%
+4.3% change
Capacity
185 Mm3
185130 million litres

This is at or near full supply capacity. No water-supply concerns are expected at this level.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Flag Boshielo Dam has fallen 4.1 percentage points - about 0.82% per week.

Flag Boshielo Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25Jun 26Oct 26

Showing 19 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-10-19.

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 98.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 183.1 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 183094 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:

DamProvinceCap (Mm3)Now
Loskop DamMpumalanga36299.5%
Clanwilliam DamWestern Cape12293.8%
Witbank DamMpumalanga10498.4%
Bulshoek DamWestern Cape562.9%

Flag Boshielo Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flag Boshielo Dam running dry?

No, Flag Boshielo Dam is not running dry. At 98.9% 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 2026-10-12.

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 98.9% full. The level is falling, down 1.9% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (94.6%).

Other Dams in Limpopo

Subscribe to our telegram channelClick here to join our telegram channel and stay up to date with load shedding and related news!