[4] In August 2012 the dam was only one-third full, prompting concerns that there could soon be water shortages in the areas of Palapye, Mahalapye and Gaborone.

Some blamed the problem in part to slow repair of leaking pipelines.

[3] The initial North South Carrier Scheme cost about US$350 million, and came into operation in 2000.

[8] In 2011 the government announced plans to upgrade the infrastructure round the dam, include roads, sewage and drinking water, and to create the first artificial beach in Botswana on the northern part of Letsibogo dam.

The local government was planning to build a 5-star eco-lodge and a game reserve.