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Witbank Dam Level Today

On the Olifants River, Mpumalanga. Full supply capacity 104 million m3. Current as of 2026-04-20.

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98.3%
Good - Monday, 20 April 2026
Last week
98.6%
-0.3% change
Last year
98.7%
-0.4% change
Capacity
104 Mm3
104020 million litres

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

Witbank Dam Level History

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

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

About Witbank Dam

Witbank Dam is the water supply for the eMalahleni coalfields region of Mpumalanga, an important industrial and power generation belt.

Witbank Dam has a full supply capacity of 104.0 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Olifants River in Mpumalanga. At 98.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 102.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 102252 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 Witbank Dam Supply?

Witbank Dam supplies water to eMalahleni (Witbank).

Key supply areas: eMalahleni (Witbank).

Other Dams on the Olifants River

Witbank Dam is one of 5 dams we track on the Olifants River. Sorted by capacity:

DamProvinceCap (Mm3)Now
Loskop DamMpumalanga362100.9%
Flag Boshielo DamLimpopo185102.8%
Clanwilliam DamWestern Cape12216.3%
Bulshoek DamWestern Cape577.5%

Witbank Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Witbank Dam running dry?

No, Witbank Dam is not running dry. At 98.3% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Witbank Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Witbank Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2025-10-13.

What cities does Witbank Dam supply?

Witbank Dam supplies water to eMalahleni (Witbank). Witbank Dam is the water supply for the eMalahleni coalfields region of Mpumalanga, an important industrial and power generation belt.

What river is Witbank Dam on?

Witbank Dam is on the Olifants River in Mpumalanga. Other dams on the Olifants River include Loskop Dam, Flag Boshielo Dam, Clanwilliam Dam.

How is the Witbank Dam level trending?

Witbank Dam is currently at 98.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.3% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (98.7%).

Other Dams in Mpumalanga

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