Tzaneen Dam Level Today

Tzaneen Dam supports irrigated agriculture in the Groot-Letaba valley and is a well-known recreation spot in Limpopo.

Tzaneen Dam has a full supply capacity of 114.3 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Groot-Letaba River in Limpopo. At 102% full, the dam currently holds roughly 116.6 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 116566 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.

Tzaneen Dam supplies water to Tzaneen and Lowveld irrigation.

Key supply areas: Tzaneen, Lowveld irrigation.

Is Tzaneen Dam running dry?

No, Tzaneen Dam is not running dry. At 102% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Tzaneen Dam last full?

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

What cities does Tzaneen Dam supply?

Tzaneen Dam supplies water to Tzaneen and Lowveld irrigation. Tzaneen Dam supports irrigated agriculture in the Groot-Letaba valley and is a well-known recreation spot in Limpopo.

What river is Tzaneen Dam on?

Tzaneen Dam is on the Groot-Letaba River in Limpopo. Other dams on the Groot-Letaba River include Ebenezer Dam.

How is the Tzaneen Dam level trending?

Tzaneen Dam is currently at 102% full. The level is falling, down 0.6% from last week. Compared to this time last year (96.6%), the dam is in a significantly better position.