Roodekopjes Dam Level Today
On the Crocodile River, North West. Full supply capacity 96 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
This dam is over 100% of its full supply capacity - the level officially counted as "100% full". The extra water is held in flood-reserve storage above the normal full level, so water is usually spilling over the spillway or being released through the sluice gates to protect the dam wall, and rivers downstream can run high. It is the opposite of a shortage: the dam is full and overflowing.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Roodekopjes Dam has risen 11.9 percentage points - about 2.38% per week.
Roodekopjes Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
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 103.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 99.8 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 99819 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 | 99.2% |
| Kwena Dam | Mpumalanga | 159 | 100.7% |
Roodekopjes Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roodekopjes Dam running dry?
No, Roodekopjes Dam is not running dry. At 103.6% 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 2026-06-01.
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 103.6% full. The level is rising, up 0.5% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (103%).
Other Dams in North West
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