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Nooitgedacht Dam Level Today

On the Komati River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 78 million m3. Current as of 2026-08-31.

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99.4%
Good - Monday, 31 August 2026
Last week
99.5%
-0.1% change
Last year
98.5%
+0.9% change
Capacity
78 Mm3
78340 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, Nooitgedacht Dam has fallen 0.9 percentage points - about 0.18% per week.

Nooitgedacht Dam Level History

0%25%50%75%100%Oct 25Jun 26Aug 26

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

About Nooitgedacht Dam

Nooitgedacht is on the Komati River in Mpumalanga.

Nooitgedacht Dam has a full supply capacity of 78.3 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Komati River in Mpumalanga. At 99.4% full, the dam currently holds roughly 77.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 77870 million litres.

Which Towns and Cities Does Nooitgedacht Dam Supply?

Nooitgedacht Dam supplies water to Carolina and Komati irrigation.

Key supply areas: Carolina, Komati irrigation.

Other Dams on the Komati River

Nooitgedacht Dam is one of 2 dams we track on the Komati River. Sorted by capacity:

DamProvinceCap (Mm3)Now
Vygeboom DamMpumalanga78100.3%

Nooitgedacht Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nooitgedacht Dam running dry?

No, Nooitgedacht Dam is not running dry. At 99.4% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Nooitgedacht Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Nooitgedacht Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-08-31.

What cities does Nooitgedacht Dam supply?

Nooitgedacht Dam supplies water to Carolina and Komati irrigation. Nooitgedacht is on the Komati River in Mpumalanga.

What river is Nooitgedacht Dam on?

Nooitgedacht Dam is on the Komati River in Mpumalanga. Other dams on the Komati River include Vygeboom Dam.

How is the Nooitgedacht Dam level trending?

Nooitgedacht Dam is currently at 99.4% 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 (98.5%).

Other Dams in Mpumalanga

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