Garden Route Dam Level Today

Garden Route Dam has a full supply capacity of 12.4 million cubic metres (Mm3) in Western Cape. At 49.2% full, the dam currently holds approximately 6.1 Mm3 of water.

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

Restriction thresholds to watch: Most municipalities begin warning notices around 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate to Level 2 around 30%. These thresholds vary by water authority.

Is Garden Route Dam running dry?

Garden Route Dam is currently 49.2% 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 Garden Route Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Garden Route Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 61.9%.

What cities does Garden Route Dam supply?

Garden Route Dam is located in Western Cape on the null River. Supply details for specific cities are not available for all dams. For information about your water supply, contact your local municipality.

How is the Garden Route Dam level trending?

Garden Route Dam is currently at 49.2% full. The level is falling, down 1.3% from last week. Compared to this time last year (88.8%), the dam is noticeably lower.