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Jericho Dam Level Today

On the Mpama River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 59 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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100%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
100%
+0.0% change
Last year
101.1%
-1.1% change
Capacity
59 Mm3
58900 million litres

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

Jericho Dam Level History

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

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

About Jericho Dam

Jericho is part of the Usutu / Komati industrial water supply system for Mpumalanga power generation.

Jericho Dam has a full supply capacity of 58.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Mpama River in Mpumalanga. At 100% full, the dam currently holds roughly 58.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 58900 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 Jericho Dam Supply?

Jericho Dam supplies water to Eskom Mpumalanga power stations.

Key supply areas: Eskom Mpumalanga power stations.

Jericho Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jericho Dam running dry?

No, Jericho Dam is not running dry. At 100% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Jericho Dam last full?

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

What cities does Jericho Dam supply?

Jericho Dam supplies water to Eskom Mpumalanga power stations. Jericho is part of the Usutu / Komati industrial water supply system for Mpumalanga power generation.

What river is Jericho Dam on?

Jericho Dam is on the Mpama River in Mpumalanga.

How is the Jericho Dam level trending?

Jericho Dam is currently at 100% 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 (101.1%).

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