Morgenstond Dam Level Today
On the Mpuluzi River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 100 million m3. Current as of 2026-08-31.
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, Morgenstond Dam has risen 0.7 percentage points - about 0.14% per week.
Morgenstond Dam Level History
Showing 16 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-08-31.
About Morgenstond Dam
Morgenstond is part of the Usutu scheme supplying Eskom power stations.
Morgenstond Dam has a full supply capacity of 100.0 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Mpuluzi River in Mpumalanga. At 100.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 100.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 100290 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Morgenstond Dam Supply?
Morgenstond Dam supplies water to Eskom Mpumalanga power stations.
Key supply areas: Eskom Mpumalanga power stations.
Morgenstond Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morgenstond Dam running dry?
No, Morgenstond Dam is not running dry. At 100.3% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Morgenstond Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Morgenstond Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-08-31.
What cities does Morgenstond Dam supply?
Morgenstond Dam supplies water to Eskom Mpumalanga power stations. Morgenstond is part of the Usutu scheme supplying Eskom power stations.
What river is Morgenstond Dam on?
Morgenstond Dam is on the Mpuluzi River in Mpumalanga.
How is the Morgenstond Dam level trending?
Morgenstond Dam is currently at 100.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.1% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (99.8%).
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