Kouga Dam Level Today
On the Kouga River, Eastern Cape. Full supply capacity 126 million m3. Current as of 2026-06-01.
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, Kouga Dam has risen 67.8 percentage points - about 13.56% per week.
Kouga Dam Level History
Showing 7 weekly readings from 2025-10-13 to 2026-06-01.
About Kouga Dam
Kouga is one of the main supply dams for Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and the Algoa Water Supply System.
Kouga Dam has a full supply capacity of 125.9 million cubic metres (Mm3) and sits on the Kouga River in Eastern Cape. At 101.1% full, the dam currently holds roughly 127.3 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 127295 million litres.
Which Towns and Cities Does Kouga Dam Supply?
Kouga Dam supplies water to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Kouga area.
Key supply areas: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Kouga area.
Kouga Dam - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kouga Dam running dry?
No, Kouga Dam is not running dry. At 101.1% full, the dam has adequate water reserves.
When was Kouga Dam last full?
Based on available weekly data, Kouga Dam most recently reached 99%+ full around 2026-06-01.
What cities does Kouga Dam supply?
Kouga Dam supplies water to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Kouga area. Kouga is one of the main supply dams for Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and the Algoa Water Supply System.
What river is Kouga Dam on?
Kouga Dam is on the Kouga River in Eastern Cape.
How is the Kouga Dam level trending?
Kouga Dam is currently at 101.1% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. Compared to this time last year (78.4%), the dam is in a significantly better position.
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