North West Dam Levels Today
Weekly water storage status for 28 dams in North West. Data from the Department of Water and Sanitation. Latest report: 2026-04-20.
Largest Dams in North West
All Dams in North West
| Dam | River | Cap (Mm3) | Now | vs Wk | vs Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molatedi Groot-Marico | 201 | 111.5% | +2.3 | +3.0 | |
| Hartbeespoort | 186 | 98.6% | -2.0 | +2.0 | |
| Roodekopjes | 96 | 91.7% | -5.2 | +12.3 | |
| Taung Harts | 61 | 99.2% | -0.4 | +4.8 | |
| Vaalkop Elands | 51 | 106.4% | +5.0 | +3.6 | |
| Klipvoor Pienaars | 41 | 101.9% | +0.8 | -1.0 | |
| Marico-Bosveld Groot-Marico | 27 | 105.7% | +4.7 | +4.3 | |
| Setumo Molopo | 21 | 100.2% | +0.8 | +0.1 | |
| Boskop Mooi | 20 | 103% | -0.4 | -0.5 | |
| Ngotwane Ngotwane | 19 | 70.2% | +2.2 | -20.8 | |
| Madikwe Tholwane | 16 | 93.5% | +0.3 | +2.7 | |
| Bospoort Hex | 16 | 106.1% | +4.2 | +3.3 | |
| Lindleyspoort | 14 | 102.4% | +2.0 | +0.5 | |
| Disaneng Molopo | 14 | 103.3% | +3.9 | +2.2 | |
| Olifantsnek | 14 | 100.6% | +0.0 | -0.4 | |
| Kosterrivier | 12 | 102.3% | +1.5 | +1.5 | |
| Buffelspoort | 10 | 100.9% | -0.3 | -0.3 | |
| Kromellenboog | 9 | 105.9% | +5.2 | +4.5 | |
| Klerkskraal | 8 | 120.6% | -15.0 | +8.6 | |
| Rietspruit Rietspruit | 7 | 103.9% | +1.6 | +1.2 | |
| Klein-Maricopoort | 7 | 101.7% | +1.0 | +0.9 | |
| Johan Neser | 6 | 103.9% | +2.2 | +2.2 | |
| Sehujwane | 4 | 100.6% | +3.9 | -0.9 | |
| Pella Lethlakane | 2 | 57.1% | +9.6 | -15.7 | |
| Potchefstroom | 2 | 103.8% | +0.0 | -1.5 | |
| Elandskuil Swartleegte | 1 | 109.4% | +0.4 | +3.0 | |
| Middelkraal | 1 | 100% | +0.0 | +0.0 | |
| Swartruggens | 0 | 117.4% | +14.3 | +12.6 |
North West Dam Levels - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current dam levels in North West?
As of 2026-04-20, North West dams are on average 101.8% full (capacity-weighted average across 28 dams). The total water storage capacity in North West is 866 million cubic metres.
Which is the largest dam in North West?
The largest dam in North West is Molatedi Groot-Marico on the null River, with a full supply capacity of 201 million cubic metres. It is currently 111.5% full.
Are there water restrictions in North West?
Water restrictions in North West 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 North West 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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