Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Nsami Dam
95.0% full
Total capacity
21.9 Mm³
River
Nsama River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-23.255°S, 30.771°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
95.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.9%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 Nsami Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Nsami Dam is filled to 95.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 21 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 22 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.9 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Nsami Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 95.0% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 98.4% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 23.255°S, 30.771°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 95.0%
- Water stored
- 21 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 22 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.9 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Nsama River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 23.255°S, 30.771°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 95.0% | 21 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 95.9% | 21 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 96.6% | 21 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 96.6% | 21 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 97.7% | 21 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 97.7% | 21 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 97.7% | 21 |
| 31 May 2026 | 98.4% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Nsami Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Nsami Dam is at 95.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 21 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Nsami Dam reservoir full?
Nsami Dam is essentially full, sitting at 95.0% of capacity as of June 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Nsami Dam rising or falling?
The level at Nsami Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.9 points).
How much water can Nsami Dam hold?
Nsami Dam has a total capacity of 22 Mm³.
Where is Nsami Dam reservoir located?
Nsami Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 23.255°S, 30.771°E).
What is Nsami Dam used for?
Nsami 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.