Molatedi Dam Level Today
On the Groot-Marico River, North West. Full supply capacity 201 million m3. Current as of 2026-10-12.
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 of readings, Molatedi Dam has held roughly steady (-0.2% in total).
Molatedi Dam Level History
Showing 18 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-10-12.
About Molatedi Dam
Molatedi supplies water to Botswana under a bilateral treaty and is a strategic transboundary reservoir.
Molatedi Dam has a full supply capacity of 200.8 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Groot-Marico River in North West. At 109% full, the dam currently holds roughly 218.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 218850 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Molatedi Dam Supply?
Molatedi Dam supplies water to Gaborone (Botswana) and North West border.
Key supply areas: Gaborone (Botswana), North West border.
Molatedi Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Molatedi Dam running dry?
No, Molatedi Dam is not running dry. At 109% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Molatedi Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Molatedi Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-10-12.
What cities does Molatedi Dam supply?
Molatedi Dam supplies water to Gaborone (Botswana) and North West border. Molatedi supplies water to Botswana under a bilateral treaty and is a strategic transboundary reservoir.
What river is Molatedi Dam on?
Molatedi Dam is on the Groot-Marico River in North West.
How is the Molatedi Dam level trending?
Molatedi Dam is currently at 109% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (100.1%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
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