Driekoppies Dam Level Today

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 100.8% full, the dam currently holds roughly 252.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 252927 million litres.

The dam is at or near full capacity. No water supply concerns are expected at this level.

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.

Driekoppies Dam supplies water to Komatipoort and Malelane irrigation.

Key supply areas: Komatipoort, Malelane irrigation.

Is Driekoppies Dam running dry?

No, Driekoppies Dam is not running dry. At 100.8% 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 2026-04-20.

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 100.8% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (92.9%), the dam is in a significantly better position.