Dam · Mpumalanga · South Africa · DWS
Nooitgedacht Dam
100.3% full
Total capacity
78.4 Mm³
River
Komati River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-25.947°S, 30.081°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
100.3%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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Nooitgedacht Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Nooitgedacht Dam is filled to 100.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 79 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 78 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Nooitgedacht Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 99.9% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 100.4% (June 22, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 25.947°S, 30.081°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.3%
- Water stored
- 79 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 78 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Komati River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 25.947°S, 30.081°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 100.3% | 79 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 100.4% | 79 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 100.1% | 79 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.1% | 79 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 100.3% | 79 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 100.3% | 79 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 100.3% | 79 |
| 31 May 2026 | 99.9% | 78 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Nooitgedacht Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Nooitgedacht Dam is at 100.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 79 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Nooitgedacht Dam reservoir full?
Nooitgedacht Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.3% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Nooitgedacht Dam rising or falling?
The level at Nooitgedacht Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Nooitgedacht Dam hold?
Nooitgedacht Dam has a total capacity of 78 Mm³.
Where is Nooitgedacht Dam reservoir located?
Nooitgedacht Dam is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 25.947°S, 30.081°E).
What is Nooitgedacht Dam used for?
Nooitgedacht 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.