Dam · Mpumalanga · South Africa · DWS
Loskop Dam
100.9% full
Total capacity
361.6 Mm³
River
Olifants
Basin
Olifants
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS
Coordinates
-25.417°S, 29.367°E
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
100.9%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Dam height
55 m
Year built
1938
Dam type
Gravity
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
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About Loskop Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Loskop Dam is filled to 100.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 365 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 362 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Loskop Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.9% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 101.0% (May 31, 2026).
The dam at Loskop Dam stands 55 m tall and is a gravity dam and was completed in 1938. It is operated by DWS primarily for water supply. It lies within the Olifants basin at 25.417°S, 29.367°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.9%
- Water stored
- 365 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 362 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Olifants
- River basin
- Olifants
- Dam height
- 55 m
- Year completed
- 1938
- Operator
- DWS
- Coordinates
- 25.417°S, 29.367°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.9% | 365 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.9% | 365 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.9% | 365 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.9% | 365 |
| 31 May 2026 | 101.0% | 365 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Loskop Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Loskop Dam is at 100.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 365 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Loskop Dam reservoir full?
Loskop Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.9% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Loskop Dam rising or falling?
The level at Loskop Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Loskop Dam hold?
Loskop Dam has a total capacity of 362 Mm³.
Where is Loskop Dam reservoir located?
Loskop Dam is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the Olifants basin (coordinates 25.417°S, 29.367°E).
When was Loskop Dam dam built?
The dam at Loskop Dam was completed in 1938.
What is Loskop Dam used for?
Loskop Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS.