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Middel-Letaba Dam Level Today

On the Middel-Letaba River, Limpopo. Full supply capacity 172 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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100.4%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
100.8%
-0.4% change
Last year
8.3%
+92.1% change
Capacity
172 Mm3
171930 million litres

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

Middel-Letaba Dam Level History

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

Showing 2 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20.

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 100.4% full, the dam currently holds roughly 172.6 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 172618 million litres.

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

Restriction thresholds to watch: most municipalities begin issuing warning notices when a supply dam drops below 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate further below 30%. Exact thresholds vary by water authority.

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 100.4% 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 2026-04-20.

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 100.4% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. Compared to this time last year (8.3%), the dam is in a significantly better position.

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