Dam · Mpumalanga · South Africa · DWS
Jericho Dam
97.2% full
Total capacity
59 Mm³
River
Mpama River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
97.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Jericho Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Jericho Dam is filled to 97.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 57 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 59 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.8 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Jericho Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 97.2% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 98.7% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 97.2%
- Water stored
- 57 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 59 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mpama River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.000°N, 0.000°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 97.2% | 57 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 98.0% | 58 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 98.0% | 58 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 98.0% | 58 |
| 31 May 2026 | 98.7% | 58 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Jericho Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Jericho Dam is at 97.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 57 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Jericho Dam reservoir full?
Jericho Dam is essentially full, sitting at 97.2% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Jericho Dam rising or falling?
The level at Jericho Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can Jericho Dam hold?
Jericho Dam has a total capacity of 59 Mm³.
Where is Jericho Dam reservoir located?
Jericho Dam is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Jericho Dam used for?
Jericho Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.