Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Modjadji Dam
100.7% full
Total capacity
7.2 Mm³
River
Molototsi River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-23.586°S, 30.349°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
100.7%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%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
About Modjadji Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Modjadji Dam is filled to 100.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 7 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 7 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.3 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Modjadji Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 100.5% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 101.0% (June 22, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 23.586°S, 30.349°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.7%
- Water stored
- 7 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 7 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Molototsi River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 23.586°S, 30.349°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 100.7% | 7 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 101.0% | 7 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 7 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 7 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 7 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 7 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.5% | 7 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.5% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Modjadji Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Modjadji Dam is at 100.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 7 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Modjadji Dam reservoir full?
Modjadji Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.7% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Modjadji Dam rising or falling?
The level at Modjadji Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Modjadji Dam hold?
Modjadji Dam has a total capacity of 7 Mm³.
Where is Modjadji Dam reservoir located?
Modjadji Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 23.586°S, 30.349°E).
What is Modjadji Dam used for?
Modjadji Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
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See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.