Garden Route Dam Level Today
On the Swart River, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 12 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
This is at or near full supply capacity. No water-supply concerns are expected at this level.
Recent trend: Over the last 5 weeks, Garden Route Dam has risen 41 percentage points - about 8.2% per week.
Garden Route Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Garden Route Dam
The Garden Route Dam is the main water supply for the town of George on the southern Cape coast.
Garden Route Dam has a full supply capacity of 12.4 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Swart River in Western Cape. At 90.2% full, the dam currently holds roughly 11.2 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 11203 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Garden Route Dam Supply?
Garden Route Dam supplies water to George.
Key supply areas: George.
Garden Route Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garden Route Dam running dry?
No, Garden Route Dam is not running dry. At 90.2% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Garden Route Dam last full?
Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01, Garden Route Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 90.5%.
What cities does Garden Route Dam supply?
Garden Route Dam supplies water to George. The Garden Route Dam is the main water supply for the town of George on the southern Cape coast.
What river is Garden Route Dam on?
Garden Route Dam is on the Swart River in Western Cape.
How is the Garden Route Dam level trending?
Garden Route Dam is currently at 90.2% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.3% from last week. The level is similar to the same period last year (91.2%).
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