Roodekopjes Dam Level Today

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 91.7% full, the dam currently holds roughly 88.4 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 88353 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.

Roodekopjes Dam supplies water to Brits and North West irrigation.

Key supply areas: Brits, North West irrigation.

Is Roodekopjes Dam running dry?

No, Roodekopjes Dam is not running dry. At 91.7% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Roodekopjes Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Roodekopjes Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 91.7%.

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 91.7% full. The level is falling, down 5.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (79.4%), the dam is in a significantly better position.