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Vergelegen Dam Level Today

On the Tributary of Politsi, Limpopo. Full supply capacity 0 million m3. Current as of 2026-08-31.

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102.3%
Full - overflowing - Monday, 31 August 2026
Last week
102.3%
+0.0% change
Last year
89.8%
+12.5% change
Capacity
0 Mm3
250 million litres

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, Vergelegen Dam has fallen 1 percentage points - about 0.2% per week.

Vergelegen Dam Level History

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

About Vergelegen Dam

Vergelegen Dam has a full supply capacity of 0.3 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Tributary of Politsi in Limpopo. At 102.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 0.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 256 million litres.

Vergelegen Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vergelegen Dam running dry?

No, Vergelegen Dam is not running dry. At 102.3% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Vergelegen Dam last full?

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

What cities does Vergelegen Dam supply?

Vergelegen Dam is located in Limpopo on the Tributary of Politsi. For specific information about which municipality draws water from this dam, contact your local water services authority.

What river is Vergelegen Dam on?

Vergelegen Dam is on the Tributary of Politsi in Limpopo.

How is the Vergelegen Dam level trending?

Vergelegen Dam is currently at 102.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. Compared to this time last year (89.8%), the dam is in a significantly better position.

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