Mpumalanga Dam Levels Today
Weekly water storage status for 22 dams in Mpumalanga. Sourced from the Department of Water and Sanitation. Current as of 2026-06-01.
As of Monday, 1 June 2026, Mpumalanga's 22 tracked dams are on average 99.9% full, essentially unchanged from a week ago, tracking this week last year. The biggest reservoir in the province, Heyshope Dam, is at 101.2%, followed by Loskop Dam at 100.9%.
Largest Dams in Mpumalanga
All Dams in Mpumalanga
| Dam | River | Cap (Mm3) | Now | vs Wk | vs Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyshope Dam | Assegaai River | 445 | 101.2% | -0.2 | +1.0 |
| Loskop Dam | Olifants River | 362 | 100.9% | -0.1 | +0.6 |
| Grootdraai Dam | Vaal River | 350 | 99.9% | -0.1 | -1.0 |
| Driekoppies Dam | Lomati River | 251 | 100.7% | -0.1 | +6.9 |
| Rhenosterkop Dam | Elands River | 205 | 101.1% | +0.0 | +0.2 |
| Kwena Dam | Crocodile River | 159 | 100.7% | -0.1 | +0.1 |
| Inyaka Dam | Marite River | 124 | 100.1% | -0.1 | +0.6 |
| Witbank Dam | Olifants River | 104 | 99.4% | +0.0 | -1.7 |
| Morgenstond Dam | Mpuluzi River | 100 | 99.6% | +0.0 | -0.1 |
| Nooitgedacht Dam | Komati River | 78 | 100.3% | +0.4 | -0.4 |
| Vygeboom Dam | Komati River | 78 | 100.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
| Westoe Dam | Usutu River | 60 | 75.7% | -1.7 | -22.3 |
| Jericho Dam | Mpama River | 59 | 98% | -0.7 | -5.2 |
| Blyderivierpoort Dam | Blyde River | 54 | 100.9% | -0.1 | +0.6 |
| Middelburg | Little Olifants | 48 | 97.7% | +0.3 | +0.6 |
| Da Gama White | - | 14 | 100.3% | -0.5 | +0.3 |
| Ohrigstad | Ohrigstad | 13 | 100.1% | +0.0 | +21.6 |
| Witklip | Sand | 13 | 100.6% | +0.0 | +0.4 |
| Klipkopjes Wit | - | 12 | 100.2% | +0.0 | -0.4 |
| Buffelskloof | - | 5 | 100.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
| Longmere Wit | - | 4 | 101.3% | -0.3 | +1.0 |
| Primkop Wit | - | 2 | 101.3% | -0.2 | +1.3 |
Rivers with Dams in Mpumalanga
Dams in Mpumalanga grouped by river, ranked by total storage capacity.
| River | Dams | Total Cap (Mm3) | Avg Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olifants River | 2 | 466 | 100.6% |
| Assegaai River | 1 | 445 | 101.2% |
| Vaal River | 1 | 350 | 99.9% |
| Lomati River | 1 | 251 | 100.7% |
| Elands River | 1 | 205 | 101.1% |
| Crocodile River | 1 | 159 | 100.7% |
| Komati River | 2 | 156 | 100.4% |
| Marite River | 1 | 124 | 100.1% |
| Mpuluzi River | 1 | 100 | 99.6% |
| Usutu River | 1 | 60 | 75.7% |
| Mpama River | 1 | 59 | 98% |
| Blyde River | 1 | 54 | 100.9% |
| Little Olifants | 1 | 48 | 97.7% |
| Ohrigstad | 1 | 14 | 100.1% |
| Sand | 1 | 13 | 100.6% |
Mpumalanga Dam Levels - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the current dam levels in Mpumalanga?
As of 2026-06-01, Mpumalanga dams are on average 99.9% full (capacity-weighted average across 22 dams). The total water storage capacity in Mpumalanga is 2538 million cubic metres.
Which is the largest dam in Mpumalanga?
The largest dam in Mpumalanga is Heyshope Dam, with a full supply capacity of 445 million cubic metres. It is currently 101.2% full. The next two largest are Loskop Dam (100.9%) and Grootdraai Dam (99.9%).
Which dams in Mpumalanga are the lowest right now?
No dams in Mpumalanga are currently below 30% full, based on the most recent official readings.
Are there water restrictions in Mpumalanga?
Water restrictions in Mpumalanga 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 Mpumalanga 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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