Roodekopjes Dam Level Today
On the Crocodile River, North West. Full supply capacity 96 million m3. Current as of 2026-10-19.
This is at or near full supply capacity. No water-supply concerns are expected at this level.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Roodekopjes Dam has fallen 5.8 percentage points - about 1.16% per week.
Roodekopjes Dam Level History
Showing 19 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-10-19.
About Roodekopjes Dam
Roodekopjes is downstream of Hartbeespoort on the Crocodile River and is one of the key irrigation dams of the North West province.
Roodekopjes Dam has a full supply capacity of 96.3 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Crocodile River in North West. At 99.7% full, the dam currently holds roughly 96.1 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 96061 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Roodekopjes Dam Supply?
Roodekopjes Dam supplies water to Brits and North West irrigation.
Key supply areas: Brits, North West irrigation.
Other Dams on the Crocodile River
Roodekopjes Dam is one of 3 dams we track on the Crocodile River. Sorted by capacity:
| Dam | Province | Cap (Mm3) | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartbeespoort Dam | North West | 186 | 100.6% |
| Kwena Dam | Mpumalanga | 159 | 99.2% |
Roodekopjes Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roodekopjes Dam running dry?
No, Roodekopjes Dam is not running dry. At 99.7% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Roodekopjes Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Roodekopjes Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-10-19.
What cities does Roodekopjes Dam supply?
Roodekopjes Dam supplies water to Brits and North West irrigation. Roodekopjes is downstream of Hartbeespoort on the Crocodile River and is one of the key irrigation dams of the North West province.
What river is Roodekopjes Dam on?
Roodekopjes Dam is on the Crocodile River in North West. Other dams on the Crocodile River include Hartbeespoort Dam, Kwena Dam.
How is the Roodekopjes Dam level trending?
Roodekopjes Dam is currently at 99.7% full. The level is falling, down 3.7% from last week. Compared to this time last year (80.9%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
Other Dams in North West
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