Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Nsami Dam
96.6% full
Total capacity
21.9 Mm³
River
Nsama River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
96.6%vs 7 days ago
-1.1%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Nsami Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Nsami Dam is filled to 96.6% 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 (-1.1 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Nsami Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 96.6% (June 9, 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.6%
- Water stored
- 21 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 22 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Nsama River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.000°N, 0.000°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9, 2026, Nsami Dam is at 96.6% 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 96.6% of capacity as of June 9, 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 (-1.1 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Nsami Dam used for?
Nsami Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.