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Glen Alpine Dam Level Today

On the Mogalakwena River, Limpopo. Full supply capacity 146 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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102.3%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
102.3%
+0.0% change
Last year
102.3%
+0.0% change
Capacity
146 Mm3
145770 million litres

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

Glen Alpine Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25Apr 26

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20.

About Glen Alpine Dam

Glen Alpine is on the Mogalakwena River in the upper Limpopo catchment.

Glen Alpine Dam has a full supply capacity of 145.8 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Mogalakwena River in Limpopo. At 102.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 149.1 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 149123 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.

Which Towns and Cities Does Glen Alpine Dam Supply?

Glen Alpine Dam supplies water to Lephalale area.

Key supply areas: Lephalale area.

Glen Alpine Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen Alpine Dam running dry?

No, Glen Alpine Dam is not running dry. At 102.3% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Glen Alpine Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Glen Alpine Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-04-20.

What cities does Glen Alpine Dam supply?

Glen Alpine Dam supplies water to Lephalale area. Glen Alpine is on the Mogalakwena River in the upper Limpopo catchment.

What river is Glen Alpine Dam on?

Glen Alpine Dam is on the Mogalakwena River in Limpopo.

How is the Glen Alpine Dam level trending?

Glen Alpine Dam is currently at 102.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (102.3%).

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