Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Madikwe Dam
111.3% full
Total capacity
16 Mm³
River
Tholwane River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
111.3%vs 7 days ago
+0.7%gaining
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 Madikwe Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Madikwe Dam is filled to 111.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 18 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 16 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.7 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Madikwe Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 110.6% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 111.3% (June 9, 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
- 111.3%
- Water stored
- 18 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 16 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Tholwane 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 | 111.3% | 18 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 110.6% | 18 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 110.6% | 18 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 110.6% | 18 |
| 31 May 2026 | 110.9% | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Madikwe Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Madikwe Dam is at 111.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 18 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Madikwe Dam reservoir full?
Madikwe Dam is essentially full, sitting at 111.3% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Madikwe Dam rising or falling?
The level at Madikwe Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.7 points).
How much water can Madikwe Dam hold?
Madikwe Dam has a total capacity of 16 Mm³.
Where is Madikwe Dam reservoir located?
Madikwe Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Madikwe Dam used for?
Madikwe Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.