Loskop Dam Level Today
On the Olifants River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 362 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, Loskop Dam has held roughly steady (+0% in total).
Loskop Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Loskop Dam
Loskop is a major irrigation dam on the Olifants River and supports extensive citrus and table grape farming downstream.
Loskop Dam has a full supply capacity of 361.5 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Olifants River in Mpumalanga. At 100.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 364.8 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 364764 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Loskop Dam Supply?
Loskop Dam supplies water to Middelburg irrigation and Lower Olifants.
Key supply areas: Middelburg irrigation, Lower Olifants.
Other Dams on the Olifants River
Loskop Dam is one of 5 dams we track on the Olifants River. Sorted by capacity:
| Dam | Province | Cap (Mm3) | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flag Boshielo Dam | Limpopo | 185 | 102.8% |
| Clanwilliam Dam | Western Cape | 122 | 81.9% |
| Witbank Dam | Mpumalanga | 104 | 99.4% |
| Bulshoek Dam | Western Cape | 5 | 46.6% |
Loskop Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loskop Dam running dry?
No, Loskop Dam is not running dry. At 100.9% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Loskop Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Loskop Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-06-01.
What cities does Loskop Dam supply?
Loskop Dam supplies water to Middelburg irrigation and Lower Olifants. Loskop is a major irrigation dam on the Olifants River and supports extensive citrus and table grape farming downstream.
What river is Loskop Dam on?
Loskop Dam is on the Olifants River in Mpumalanga. Other dams on the Olifants River include Flag Boshielo Dam, Clanwilliam Dam, Witbank Dam.
How is the Loskop Dam level trending?
Loskop Dam is currently at 100.9% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.1% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (100.3%).
Other Dams in Mpumalanga
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