Middel-Letaba Dam Level Today
On the Middel-Letaba River, Limpopo. Full supply capacity 172 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, Middel-Letaba Dam has fallen 0.4 percentage points - about 0.08% per week.
Middel-Letaba Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Middel-Letaba Dam
Middel-Letaba supplies parts of the Mopani District in Limpopo.
Middel-Letaba Dam has a full supply capacity of 171.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Middel-Letaba River in Limpopo. At 100% full, the dam currently holds roughly 171.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 171930 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Middel-Letaba Dam Supply?
Middel-Letaba Dam supplies water to Giyani and Greater Letaba.
Key supply areas: Giyani, Greater Letaba.
Middel-Letaba Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middel-Letaba Dam running dry?
No, Middel-Letaba Dam is not running dry. At 100% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Middel-Letaba Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Middel-Letaba Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-06-01.
What cities does Middel-Letaba Dam supply?
Middel-Letaba Dam supplies water to Giyani and Greater Letaba. Middel-Letaba supplies parts of the Mopani District in Limpopo.
What river is Middel-Letaba Dam on?
Middel-Letaba Dam is on the Middel-Letaba River in Limpopo.
How is the Middel-Letaba Dam level trending?
Middel-Letaba Dam is currently at 100% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. Compared to this time last year (7.5%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
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