Garden Route Dam Level Today
On the Swart River, Western Cape. Full supply capacity 12 million m3. Current as of 2026-10-05.
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, Garden Route Dam has risen 4.7 percentage points - about 0.94% per week.
Garden Route Dam Level History
Showing 17 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-10-05.
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 100% full, the dam currently holds roughly 12.4 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 12420 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 100% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Garden Route Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Garden Route Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-10-05.
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 100% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.0% from last week. Compared to this time last year (64.3%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
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