Free State Dam Levels Today
Weekly water storage status for 21 dams in Free State. Data from the Department of Water and Sanitation. Latest report: 2026-04-20.
Largest Dams in Free State
All Dams in Free State
| Dam | River | Cap (Mm3) | Now | vs Wk | vs Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gariep Orange | 4903 | 101.9% | +4.5 | -4.4 | |
| Vanderkloof | 3137 | 98.4% | -2.0 | -2.6 | |
| Sterkfontein Nuwejaarspruit | 2617 | 99.8% | +0.0 | +0.0 | |
| Vaal Vaal | 2561 | 102.1% | -0.9 | -6.7 | |
| Bloemhof Vaal | 1243 | 107.2% | +2.0 | +1.3 | |
| Kalkfontein | 325 | 101.6% | +0.2 | +4.0 | |
| Erfenis Groot-Vet | 214 | 102.2% | +2.2 | -1.5 | |
| Allemanskraal | 172 | 104.9% | +4.6 | +32.3 | |
| Knellpoort Rietspruit | 130 | 100.3% | +0.3 | -0.6 | |
| Rustfontein | 72 | 58.9% | +1.1 | +0.7 | |
| Krugersdrift | 71 | 102.9% | +2.6 | -1.5 | |
| Vaalrivier Barrage | 54 | 98% | +0.5 | +2.9 | |
| Koppies Renoster | 42 | 101% | +0.0 | -2.0 | |
| Tierpoort Tierpoort | 34 | 104.5% | +3.2 | +14.3 | |
| Fika-Patso Namahadi | 29 | 99.5% | +0.0 | -0.5 | |
| Saulspoort Liebenbergsvlei | 15 | 101.7% | -0.8 | +0.1 | |
| Armenia Leeu | 13 | 108.5% | +5.8 | +31.0 | |
| Groothoek Kgabanyane | 12 | 85.5% | +17.3 | +30.3 | |
| Egmont Witspruit | 9 | 106.2% | -1.4 | +3.5 | |
| Welbedacht | 5 | 100% | +0.0 | +8.2 | |
| Metsi-Matsho Metsi-Matsho | 4 | 99.6% | +0.0 | -2.2 |
Free State Dam Levels - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current dam levels in Free State?
As of 2026-04-20, Free State dams are on average 101.1% full (capacity-weighted average across 21 dams). The total water storage capacity in Free State is 15665 million cubic metres.
Which is the largest dam in Free State?
The largest dam in Free State is Gariep Orange on the null River, with a full supply capacity of 4903 million cubic metres. It is currently 101.9% full.
Are there water restrictions in Free State?
Water restrictions in Free State are determined by the relevant municipality or water utility. Restrictions are typically introduced when major supply dams drop below 50% and become more severe below 30%. Contact your local municipality for current restriction status. The dam levels on this page are updated weekly from official DWS data.
How accurate is the Free State dam level data?
The data on this page comes directly from the Department of Water and Sanitation weekly report, published every Monday. OurPower processes the official DWS PDF report automatically and displays the data without modification. Some older readings are marked "#" (latest available data) in the DWS report - these are the most recent verified measurements for that specific gauge.
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