Roodeplaat Dam Level Today
Gauteng. Full supply capacity 41 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
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, Roodeplaat Dam has fallen 0.4 percentage points - about 0.08% per week.
Roodeplaat Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Roodeplaat Dam
Roodeplaat Dam has a full supply capacity of 41.2 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Gauteng. At 100.6% full, the dam currently holds roughly 41.4 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 41407 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Roodeplaat Dam Supply?
Roodeplaat Dam supplies water to Tshwane (Pretoria).
Roodeplaat Dam is a water supply reservoir serving parts of Tshwane (Pretoria).
Key supply areas: Tshwane (Pretoria).
Roodeplaat Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roodeplaat Dam running dry?
No, Roodeplaat Dam is not running dry. At 100.6% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Roodeplaat Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Roodeplaat Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-06-01.
What cities does Roodeplaat Dam supply?
Roodeplaat Dam supplies water to Tshwane (Pretoria). Roodeplaat Dam is a water supply reservoir serving parts of Tshwane (Pretoria).
What river is Roodeplaat Dam on?
The river catchment that Roodeplaat Dam sits in is not recorded on this page. For catchment details, consult the Department of Water and Sanitation.
How is the Roodeplaat Dam level trending?
Roodeplaat Dam is currently at 100.6% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (100.5%).
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