Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Tzaneen Dam
93.8% full
Total capacity
114.3 Mm³
River
Groot-Letaba River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-23.799°S, 30.166°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
93.8%vs 7 days ago
-1.5%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 Tzaneen Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Tzaneen Dam is filled to 93.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 107 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 114 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.5 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Tzaneen Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 93.8% (June 29, 2026) to a high of 100.3% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 23.799°S, 30.166°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 93.8%
- Water stored
- 107 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 114 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Groot-Letaba River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 23.799°S, 30.166°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 93.8% | 107 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 95.3% | 109 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 98.4% | 113 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 98.4% | 113 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 114 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 114 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 99.8% | 114 |
| 31 May 2026 | 100.3% | 115 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Tzaneen Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Tzaneen Dam is at 93.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 107 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Tzaneen Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Tzaneen Dam is high at 93.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Tzaneen Dam rising or falling?
The level at Tzaneen Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.5 points).
How much water can Tzaneen Dam hold?
Tzaneen Dam has a total capacity of 114 Mm³.
Where is Tzaneen Dam reservoir located?
Tzaneen Dam is located in Limpopo, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 23.799°S, 30.166°E).
What is Tzaneen Dam used for?
Tzaneen 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.