Dam · North West · South Africa · DWS
Molatedi Dam
109.8% full
Total capacity
200.8 Mm³
River
Groot-Marico River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-24.870°S, 26.453°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
109.8%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%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. -24.870, 26.453 · Open in Google Maps
About Molatedi Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Molatedi Dam is filled to 109.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 221 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 201 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Molatedi Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 109.8% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 111.3% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 24.870°S, 26.453°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 109.8%
- Water stored
- 221 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 201 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Groot-Marico River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 24.870°S, 26.453°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 109.8% | 221 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 110.0% | 221 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 110.0% | 221 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 110.0% | 221 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 110.3% | 222 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 110.3% | 222 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 110.3% | 222 |
| 31 May 2026 | 111.3% | 224 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Molatedi Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Molatedi Dam is at 109.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 221 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Molatedi Dam reservoir full?
Molatedi Dam is essentially full, sitting at 109.8% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Molatedi Dam rising or falling?
The level at Molatedi Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Molatedi Dam hold?
Molatedi Dam has a total capacity of 201 Mm³.
Where is Molatedi Dam reservoir located?
Molatedi Dam is located in North West, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 24.870°S, 26.453°E).
What is Molatedi Dam used for?
Molatedi 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.