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Madikwe Tholwane Dam Level Today

North West. Full supply capacity: 16 million m3. Latest data: 2026-04-20.

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93.5%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
93.2%
+0.3% change
Last year
90.8%
+2.7% change
Capacity
16 Mm3
15940 million litres

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

Madikwe Tholwane Dam Level History

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

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20. Data collected by OurPower from the official DWS weekly PDF report.

What Does 93.5% Mean for Madikwe Tholwane Dam?

Madikwe Tholwane Dam has a full supply capacity of 15.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) in North West. At 93.5% full, the dam currently holds approximately 14.9 Mm3 of water.

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

Restriction thresholds to watch: Most municipalities begin warning notices around 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate to Level 2 around 30%. These thresholds vary by water authority.

Madikwe Tholwane Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madikwe Tholwane Dam running dry?

No, Madikwe Tholwane Dam is not running dry. At 93.5% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Madikwe Tholwane Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Madikwe Tholwane Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 93.5%.

What cities does Madikwe Tholwane Dam supply?

Madikwe Tholwane Dam is located in North West on the null River. Supply details for specific cities are not available for all dams. For information about your water supply, contact your local municipality.

How is the Madikwe Tholwane Dam level trending?

Madikwe Tholwane Dam is currently at 93.5% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.3% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (90.8%).

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