Berg River Dam Level Today

Completed in 2009, the Berg River Dam was the most recent major addition to Cape Town's water supply. It sits in the upper Berg River catchment near Franschhoek.

Berg River Dam has a full supply capacity of 127.0 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Berg River in Western Cape. At 42.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 53.7 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 53742 million litres.

This is below the 50% mark where municipalities often begin introducing water-use restrictions.

Restriction thresholds to watch: most municipalities begin issuing warning notices when a supply dam drops below 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate further below 30%. Exact thresholds vary by water authority.

Berg River Dam supplies water to Cape Town and Franschhoek.

Key supply areas: Cape Town, Franschhoek.

Is Berg River Dam running dry?

Berg River Dam is currently 42.3% full, which is below the 50% mark. This is not "running dry" but is low enough that water restrictions may be in effect for affected areas.

When was Berg River Dam last full?

Based on available weekly data, Berg River Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2025-10-13.

What cities does Berg River Dam supply?

Berg River Dam supplies water to Cape Town and Franschhoek. Completed in 2009, the Berg River Dam was the most recent major addition to Cape Town's water supply. It sits in the upper Berg River catchment near Franschhoek.

What river is Berg River Dam on?

Berg River Dam is on the Berg River in Western Cape.

How is the Berg River Dam level trending?

Berg River Dam is currently at 42.3% full. The level is rising, up 3.6% from last week. Compared to this time last year (61.6%), the dam is noticeably lower.