Dam · Mpumalanga · South Africa · DWS
Middelburg Dam
97.7% full
Total capacity
48.1 Mm³
River
Little Olifants River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-25.775°S, 29.546°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
97.7%vs 7 days ago
-0.6%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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -25.775, 29.546 · Open in Google Maps
About Middelburg Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Middelburg Dam is filled to 97.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 47 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 48 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.6 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Middelburg Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 97.4% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 98.5% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 25.775°S, 29.546°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 97.7%
- Water stored
- 47 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 48 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Little Olifants River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 25.775°S, 29.546°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 97.7% | 47 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 98.3% | 47 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 98.5% | 47 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 98.5% | 47 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 97.7% | 47 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 97.7% | 47 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 97.7% | 47 |
| 31 May 2026 | 97.4% | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Middelburg Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Middelburg Dam is at 97.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 47 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Middelburg Dam reservoir full?
Middelburg Dam is essentially full, sitting at 97.7% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Middelburg Dam rising or falling?
The level at Middelburg Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.6 points).
How much water can Middelburg Dam hold?
Middelburg Dam has a total capacity of 48 Mm³.
Where is Middelburg Dam reservoir located?
Middelburg Dam is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 25.775°S, 29.546°E).
What is Middelburg Dam used for?
Middelburg 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.