Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Middel-Letaba Dam
100.0% full
Total capacity
172 Mm³
River
Middel-Letaba River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
100.0%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
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 Middel-Letaba Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Middel-Letaba Dam is filled to 100.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 172 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 172 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Middel-Letaba Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.0% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (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
- 100.0%
- Water stored
- 172 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 172 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Middel-Letaba 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 | 100.0% | 172 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 172 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 172 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 172 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.0% | 172 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Middel-Letaba Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Middel-Letaba Dam is at 100.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 172 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Middel-Letaba Dam reservoir full?
Middel-Letaba Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.0% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Middel-Letaba Dam rising or falling?
The level at Middel-Letaba Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Middel-Letaba Dam hold?
Middel-Letaba Dam has a total capacity of 172 Mm³.
Where is Middel-Letaba Dam reservoir located?
Middel-Letaba Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Middel-Letaba Dam used for?
Middel-Letaba Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.