Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Mokolo Dam
102.3% full
Total capacity
145.8 Mm³
River
Mokolo River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-23.984°S, 27.719°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
102.3%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -23.984, 27.719 · Open in Google Maps
About Mokolo Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Mokolo Dam is filled to 102.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 149 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 146 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Mokolo Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 102.3% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 102.3% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 23.984°S, 27.719°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 102.3%
- Water stored
- 149 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 146 Mm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Mokolo River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 23.984°S, 27.719°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 102.3% | 149 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 102.3% | 149 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 102.3% | 149 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 102.3% | 149 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 102.3% | 149 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 102.3% | 149 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 102.3% | 149 |
| 31 May 2026 | 102.3% | 149 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Mokolo Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Mokolo Dam is at 102.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 149 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Mokolo Dam reservoir full?
Mokolo Dam is essentially full, sitting at 102.3% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Mokolo Dam rising or falling?
The level at Mokolo Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Mokolo Dam hold?
Mokolo Dam has a total capacity of 146 Mm³.
Where is Mokolo Dam reservoir located?
Mokolo Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 23.984°S, 27.719°E).
What is Mokolo Dam used for?
Mokolo 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.