Limpopo Dam Levels Today
Weekly water storage status for 29 dams in Limpopo. Sourced from the Department of Water and Sanitation. Current as of 2026-06-01.
As of Monday, 1 June 2026, Limpopo's 29 tracked dams are on average 101% full, essentially unchanged from a week ago, and 12.9 points higher than this week last year. The biggest reservoir in the province, De Hoop Dam, is at 100.7%, followed by Flag Boshielo Dam at 102.8%.
Largest Dams in Limpopo
All Dams in Limpopo
| Dam | River | Cap (Mm3) | Now | vs Wk | vs Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Hoop Dam | Steelpoort River | 349 | 100.7% | +0.0 | +0.2 |
| Flag Boshielo Dam | Olifants River | 185 | 102.8% | -0.4 | +0.0 |
| Middel-Letaba Dam | Middel-Letaba River | 172 | 100% | +0.0 | +92.5 |
| Nandoni Dam | Luvuvhu River | 166 | 102.1% | -0.6 | +2.6 |
| Glen Alpine Dam | Mogalakwena River | 146 | 102.3% | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| Tzaneen Dam | Groot-Letaba River | 114 | 99.8% | -0.5 | +9.9 |
| Ebenezer Dam | Groot-Letaba River | 69 | 100.6% | -0.1 | +0.3 |
| Nzhelele Dam | Nzhelele River | 51 | 101.5% | -0.1 | +2.6 |
| Doorndraai | - | 45 | 99.2% | -0.2 | -1.3 |
| Vondo | Mutshindudi | 30 | 100.9% | -0.3 | +0.5 |
| Albasini | Luvuvhu | 28 | 94.7% | +0.8 | -4.6 |
| Rust De Winter | - | 28 | 101.2% | +0.0 | -0.3 |
| Nsami | Nsama | 22 | 97.7% | -0.7 | +11.9 |
| Glen Alpine | Mogalakwena | 19 | 103.5% | -0.7 | +0.9 |
| Luphephe | Luphephe | 14 | 101.2% | -0.4 | +29.0 |
| Modjadji Molototsi | - | 7 | 100.5% | +0.0 | +61.2 |
| Houtrivier | Hout | 7 | 96.9% | -0.4 | +1.4 |
| Tours | Ngwabitsi | 6 | 100.4% | +0.0 | +0.9 |
| Klaserie | Klaserie | 6 | 101.5% | -0.4 | +1.0 |
| Nwanedzi | Nwanedzi | 5 | 100.9% | -0.3 | +74.6 |
| Magoebaskloof | - | 5 | 100.9% | -0.1 | +0.4 |
| Thabina | Thabina | 3 | 100% | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| Mutshedzi | - | 2 | 107.2% | +0.0 | +12.6 |
| Dap Naude | Broederstroom | 2 | 92.1% | -2.6 | +1.6 |
| Hans Merensky | - | 1 | 103.1% | -0.4 | +1.2 |
| Warmbad | - | 1 | 102.8% | +0.0 | +0.0 |
| Vlugkraal | Vlugkraal | 0 | 100.6% | +0.0 | +0.1 |
| Vergelegen | Tributary of Politsi | 0 | 103% | +0.4 | +3.0 |
| Tonteldoos | - | 0 | 100.8% | +0.0 | +0.2 |
Rivers with Dams in Limpopo
Dams in Limpopo grouped by river, ranked by total storage capacity.
| River | Dams | Total Cap (Mm3) | Avg Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelpoort River | 1 | 349 | 100.7% |
| Olifants River | 1 | 185 | 102.8% |
| Groot-Letaba River | 2 | 183 | 100.1% |
| Middel-Letaba River | 1 | 172 | 100% |
| Luvuvhu River | 1 | 166 | 102.1% |
| Mogalakwena River | 1 | 146 | 102.3% |
| Nzhelele River | 1 | 51 | 101.5% |
| Mutshindudi | 1 | 31 | 100.9% |
| Luvuvhu | 1 | 28 | 94.7% |
| Nsama | 1 | 22 | 97.7% |
| Mogalakwena | 1 | 19 | 103.5% |
| Luphephe | 1 | 14 | 101.2% |
| Hout | 1 | 7 | 96.9% |
| Ngwabitsi | 1 | 6 | 100.4% |
| Klaserie | 1 | 6 | 101.5% |
| Nwanedzi | 1 | 5 | 100.9% |
| Thabina | 1 | 3 | 100% |
| Broederstroom | 1 | 2 | 92.1% |
| Vlugkraal | 1 | 0 | 100.6% |
| Tributary of Politsi | 1 | 0 | 103% |
Limpopo Dam Levels - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current dam levels in Limpopo?
As of 2026-06-01, Limpopo dams are on average 101% full (capacity-weighted average across 29 dams). The total water storage capacity in Limpopo is 1485 million cubic metres.
Which is the largest dam in Limpopo?
The largest dam in Limpopo is De Hoop Dam, with a full supply capacity of 349 million cubic metres. It is currently 100.7% full. The next two largest are Flag Boshielo Dam (102.8%) and Middel-Letaba Dam (100%).
Which dams in Limpopo are the lowest right now?
No dams in Limpopo are currently below 30% full, based on the most recent official readings.
Are there water restrictions in Limpopo?
Water restrictions in Limpopo are determined by the relevant municipality or water utility. Restrictions are typically introduced when major supply dams drop below 50% and become more severe below 30%. Contact your local municipality for current restriction status.
How accurate is the Limpopo dam level data?
All readings on this page come directly from the Department of Water and Sanitation, the official custodian of South Africa's dam level data, and are displayed without modification. Levels are refreshed each week as soon as the latest official figures are released.
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