Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Middel-Letaba Dam
99.6% full
Total capacity
172 Mm³
River
Middel-Letaba River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-23.274°S, 30.403°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
99.6%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%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.
Catchment Weather
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About Middel-Letaba Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Middel-Letaba Dam is filled to 99.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 171 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 (-0.1 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Middel-Letaba Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 99.6% (June 29, 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 23.274°S, 30.403°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 99.6%
- Water stored
- 171 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 172 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Middel-Letaba River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 23.274°S, 30.403°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 99.6% | 171 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 99.7% | 171 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 172 |
| 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 29, 2026, Middel-Letaba Dam is at 99.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 171 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Middel-Letaba Dam reservoir full?
Middel-Letaba Dam is essentially full, sitting at 99.6% of capacity as of June 29, 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 (-0.1 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 23.274°S, 30.403°E).
What is Middel-Letaba Dam used for?
Middel-Letaba 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.