Kouga Dam Level Today

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 33.3% full, the dam currently holds roughly 41.9 Mm3 of water, equivalent to about 41928 million litres.

This is below the critical threshold. Water restrictions are typically in effect at these levels.

Restriction thresholds to watch: most municipalities begin issuing warning notices when a supply dam drops below 50%, introduce Level 1 restrictions around 40%, and escalate further below 30%. Exact thresholds vary by water authority.

Kouga Dam supplies water to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Kouga area.

Key supply areas: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Kouga area.

Is Kouga Dam running dry?

Kouga Dam is currently 33.3% 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 Kouga Dam last full?

Based on available data from 2025-10-13 to 2026-04-20, Kouga Dam has not reached 99%+ full within this period. The highest recorded level was 68.2%.

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 33.3% full. The level is stable, with a change of only 0.4% from last week. Compared to this time last year (78.5%), the dam is noticeably lower.