Loskop Dam Level Today
On the Olifants River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 362 million m3. Current as of 2026-10-19.
This is at or near full supply capacity. No water-supply concerns are expected at this level.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Loskop Dam has fallen 1.4 percentage points - about 0.28% per week.
Loskop Dam Level History
Showing 19 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-10-19.
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 99.5% full, the dam currently holds roughly 359.7 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 359702 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 | 98.9% |
| Clanwilliam Dam | Western Cape | 122 | 93.8% |
| Witbank Dam | Mpumalanga | 104 | 98.4% |
| Bulshoek Dam | Western Cape | 5 | 62.9% |
Loskop Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Loskop Dam running dry?
No, Loskop Dam is not running dry. At 99.5% 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 2026-10-19.
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 99.5% full. The level is falling, down 0.7% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (98%).
Other Dams in Mpumalanga
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