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Bridle Drift Dam Level Today

On the Buffalo River, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 98 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.

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80.1%
Good - Monday, 1 June 2026
Last week
81.3%
-1.2% change
Last year
102.1%
-22.0% change
Capacity
98 Mm3
97920 million litres

This is a healthy level with comfortable reserves.

Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Bridle Drift Dam has fallen 6.4 percentage points - about 1.28% per week.

Bridle Drift Dam Level History

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Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.

About Bridle Drift Dam

Bridle Drift supplies water to East London and the Buffalo City metro.

Bridle Drift Dam has a full supply capacity of 97.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Buffalo River in Eastern Cape. At 80.1% full, the dam currently holds roughly 78.4 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 78434 million litres.

Which Towns and Cities Does Bridle Drift Dam Supply?

Bridle Drift Dam supplies water to East London.

Key supply areas: East London.

Bridle Drift Dam - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridle Drift Dam running dry?

No, Bridle Drift Dam is not running dry. At 80.1% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.

When was Bridle Drift Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Bridle Drift Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 93.1%.

What cities does Bridle Drift Dam supply?

Bridle Drift Dam supplies water to East London. Bridle Drift supplies water to East London and the Buffalo City metro.

What river is Bridle Drift Dam on?

Bridle Drift Dam is on the Buffalo River in Eastern Cape.

How is the Bridle Drift Dam level trending?

Bridle Drift Dam is currently at 80.1% full. The level is falling, down 1.2% from last week. Compared to this time last year (102.1%), the dam is noticeably lower.

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