Berg River Dam Level Today
On the Berg River, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 127 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Berg River Dam has risen 33.6 percentage points - about 6.72% per week.
Berg River Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Berg River Dam
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 75.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 96.4 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 96431 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Berg River Dam Supply?
Berg River Dam supplies water to Cape Town and Franschhoek.
Key supply areas: Cape Town, Franschhoek.
Berg River Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berg River Dam running dry?
No, Berg River Dam is not running dry. At 75.9% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
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 75.9% full. The level is falling, down 1.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (67.2%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
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