Dam · Limpopo · South Africa · DWS
Tzaneen Dam
98.4% full
Total capacity
114.3 Mm³
River
Groot-Letaba River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
98.4%vs 7 days ago
-1.4%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 Tzaneen Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Tzaneen Dam is filled to 98.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 113 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 (-1.4 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Tzaneen Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 98.4% (June 9, 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 98.4%
- Water stored
- 113 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 114 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.4 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Groot-Letaba 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 | 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 9, 2026, Tzaneen Dam is at 98.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 113 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Tzaneen Dam reservoir full?
Tzaneen Dam is essentially full, sitting at 98.4% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
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 (-1.4 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 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Tzaneen Dam used for?
Tzaneen Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.