Rustfontein Dam Level Today

Rustfontein is part of the Greater Bloemfontein water supply system on the Modder River.

Rustfontein Dam has a full supply capacity of 72.1 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Modder River in Free State. At 58.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 42.5 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 42473 million litres.

This is a moderate level. No restrictions expected unless demand is unusually high or the dam is very small.

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.

Rustfontein Dam supplies water to Bloemfontein.

Key supply areas: Bloemfontein.

Is Rustfontein Dam running dry?

No, Rustfontein Dam is not running dry. At 58.9% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Rustfontein Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Rustfontein Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 58.9%.

What cities does Rustfontein Dam supply?

Rustfontein Dam supplies water to Bloemfontein. Rustfontein is part of the Greater Bloemfontein water supply system on the Modder River.

What river is Rustfontein Dam on?

Rustfontein Dam is on the Modder River in Free State. Other dams on the Modder River include Krugersdrift Dam.

How is the Rustfontein Dam level trending?

Rustfontein Dam is currently at 58.9% full. The level is rising, up 1.1% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (58.2%).