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Middel-Letaba Dam Level Today

On the Middel-Letaba River, Limpopo. Full supply capacity 172 million m3. Current as of 2026-08-31.

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97.7%
Good - Monday, 31 August 2026
Last week
98.2%
-0.5% change
Last year
6%
+91.7% change
Capacity
172 Mm3
171930 million litres

This is at or near full supply capacity. No water-supply concerns are expected at this level.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Middel-Letaba Dam has fallen 1.9 percentage points - about 0.38% per week.

Middel-Letaba Dam Level History

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Showing 16 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-08-31.

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 97.7% full, the dam currently holds roughly 168.0 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 167976 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 97.7% 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 2026-08-03.

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 97.7% full. The level is falling, down 0.5% from last week. Compared to this time last year (6%), the dam is in a significantly better position.

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