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Dap Naude Dam

92.0% full

Total capacity

1.94 Mm³

River

Broederstroom River

Basin

Unknown

Primary use

water supply

Operator

DWS South Africa

Coordinates

-23.814°S, 29.966°E

Last updated

2026-06-29

Data older than 14 days — last reading 2026-06-29. Shown for reference; it may not reflect current levels.

Current fill

92.0%
High

vs 7 days ago

-2.0%

losing

vs 1 year ago

N/A

7-day trend

falling

Weekly storage

Fill history — multi-year

About this dam

Data source

official

Storage data: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Weekly State of Dams report, South Africa.

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -23.814, 29.966 · Open in Google Maps

About Dap Naude Dam

As of June 29, 2026, Dap Naude Dam is filled to 92.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 2 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 2.0 percentage points.

Across the readings we hold for Dap Naude Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 92.0% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 94.7% (May 31, 2026).

It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 23.814°S, 29.966°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
92.0%
Water stored
2 Mm³
Total capacity
2 Mm³
7-day change
▼ 2.0 pts
Primary use
Water supply
River
Broederstroom River
River basin
Unknown
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
23.814°S, 29.966°E
Last updated
June 29, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (Mm³)
29 Jun 202692.0%2
22 Jun 202694.0%2
16 Jun 202692.1%2
9 Jun 202692.1%2
8 Jun 202692.1%2
7 Jun 202692.1%2
3 Jun 202692.1%2
31 May 202694.7%2

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Dap Naude Dam?

As of June 29, 2026, Dap Naude Dam is at 92.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 2 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.

Is Dap Naude Dam reservoir full?

No. As of June 29, 2026, Dap Naude Dam is high at 92.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Dap Naude Dam rising or falling?

The level at Dap Naude Dam is falling — it dropped 2.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.

How much water can Dap Naude Dam hold?

Dap Naude Dam has a total capacity of 2 Mm³.

Where is Dap Naude Dam reservoir located?

Dap Naude Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 23.814°S, 29.966°E).

What is Dap Naude Dam used for?

Dap Naude Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.

Nearby reservoirs

See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.

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