Bridle Drift Dam Level Today
On the Buffalo River, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 98 million m3. Current as of 2026-10-12.
This dam is over 100% of its full supply capacity - the level officially counted as "100% full". The extra water is held in flood-reserve storage above the normal full level, so water is usually spilling over the spillway or being released through the sluice gates to protect the dam wall, and rivers downstream can run high. It is the opposite of a shortage: the dam is full and overflowing.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Bridle Drift Dam has risen 12.4 percentage points - about 2.48% per week.
Bridle Drift Dam Level History
Showing 18 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-10-12.
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 103.9% full, the dam currently holds roughly 101.7 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 101739 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 103.9% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Bridle Drift Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Bridle Drift Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-10-12.
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 103.9% full. The level is falling, down 2.3% from last week. Compared to this time last year (93.5%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
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