Hartbeespoort Dam Level Today

Hartbeespoort Dam is a major recreation destination west of Pretoria and a significant agricultural supply reservoir. It is prone to eutrophication and algae blooms due to upstream pollution from Gauteng.

Hartbeespoort Dam has a full supply capacity of 185.8 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Crocodile River in North West. At 98.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 183.2 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 183189 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.

Hartbeespoort Dam supplies water to Brits, Hartbeespoort and North West irrigation.

Key supply areas: Brits, Hartbeespoort, North West irrigation.

Is Hartbeespoort Dam running dry?

No, Hartbeespoort Dam is not running dry. At 98.6% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Hartbeespoort Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Hartbeespoort Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 98.6%.

What cities does Hartbeespoort Dam supply?

Hartbeespoort Dam supplies water to Brits, Hartbeespoort and North West irrigation. Hartbeespoort Dam is a major recreation destination west of Pretoria and a significant agricultural supply reservoir. It is prone to eutrophication and algae blooms due to upstream pollution from Gauteng.

What river is Hartbeespoort Dam on?

Hartbeespoort Dam is on the Crocodile River in North West. Other dams on the Crocodile River include Kwena Dam, Roodekopjes Dam.

How is the Hartbeespoort Dam level trending?

Hartbeespoort Dam is currently at 98.6% full. The level is falling, down 2.0% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (96.6%).