Molatedi Dam Level Today

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 111.5% full, the dam currently holds roughly 223.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 223870 million litres.

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.

Molatedi Dam supplies water to Gaborone (Botswana) and North West border.

Key supply areas: Gaborone (Botswana), North West border.

Is Molatedi Dam running dry?

No, Molatedi Dam is not running dry. At 111.5% 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 2026-04-20.

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 111.5% full. The level is rising, up 2.3% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (108.5%).