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Nzhelele Dam Level Today

On the Nzhelele River, Limpopo. Full supply capacity 51 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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102.7%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
114.7%
-12.0% change
Last year
100.7%
+2.0% change
Capacity
51 Mm3
51230 million litres

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

Nzhelele Dam Level History

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

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

About Nzhelele Dam

Nzhelele supplies the Nzhelele and Luvuvhu Valley in Limpopo's Vhembe District.

Nzhelele Dam has a full supply capacity of 51.2 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Nzhelele River in Limpopo. At 102.7% full, the dam currently holds roughly 52.6 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 52613 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 Nzhelele Dam Supply?

Nzhelele Dam supplies water to Makhado and Musina area.

Key supply areas: Makhado, Musina area.

Nzhelele Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nzhelele Dam running dry?

No, Nzhelele Dam is not running dry. At 102.7% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Nzhelele Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Nzhelele Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-04-20.

What cities does Nzhelele Dam supply?

Nzhelele Dam supplies water to Makhado and Musina area. Nzhelele supplies the Nzhelele and Luvuvhu Valley in Limpopo's Vhembe District.

What river is Nzhelele Dam on?

Nzhelele Dam is on the Nzhelele River in Limpopo.

How is the Nzhelele Dam level trending?

Nzhelele Dam is currently at 102.7% full. The level is falling, down 12.0% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (100.7%).

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