Driekoppies Dam Level Today
On the Lomati River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 251 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 of readings, Driekoppies Dam has held roughly steady (-0.1% in total).
Driekoppies Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Driekoppies Dam
Driekoppies supplies the Komati Basin irrigation area including sugar cane estates.
Driekoppies Dam has a full supply capacity of 250.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Lomati River in Mpumalanga. At 100.7% full, the dam currently holds roughly 252.7 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 252676 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Driekoppies Dam Supply?
Driekoppies Dam supplies water to Komatipoort and Malelane irrigation.
Key supply areas: Komatipoort, Malelane irrigation.
Driekoppies Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Driekoppies Dam running dry?
No, Driekoppies Dam is not running dry. At 100.7% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Driekoppies Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Driekoppies Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-06-01.
What cities does Driekoppies Dam supply?
Driekoppies Dam supplies water to Komatipoort and Malelane irrigation. Driekoppies supplies the Komati Basin irrigation area including sugar cane estates.
What river is Driekoppies Dam on?
Driekoppies Dam is on the Lomati River in Mpumalanga.
How is the Driekoppies Dam level trending?
Driekoppies Dam is currently at 100.7% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.1% from last week. Compared to this time last year (93.8%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
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