Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Berg River Dam
89.0% full
Total capacity
127.1 Mm³
River
Berg River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-33.909°S, 19.058°E
Last updated
2026-07-06
Current fill
89.0%vs 7 days ago
+4.0%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↑rising
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this dam
Data source
official
Storage data: Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Weekly State of Dams report, South Africa.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Berg River Dam
As of July 6, 2026, Berg River Dam is filled to 89.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 113 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 127 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 4.0 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Berg River Dam — 9 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 6, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 75.9% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 89.0% (July 6, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 33.909°S, 19.058°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 89.0%
- Water stored
- 113 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 127 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.0 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Berg River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 33.909°S, 19.058°E
- Last updated
- July 6, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 2026 | 89.0% | 113 |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 85.0% | 108 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 78.3% | 100 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 76.3% | 97 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 76.3% | 97 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 75.9% | 97 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 75.9% | 97 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 75.9% | 97 |
| 31 May 2026 | 77.1% | 98 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Berg River Dam?
As of July 6, 2026, Berg River Dam is at 89.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 113 Mm³ of water, according to City of Cape Town data.
Is Berg River Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 6, 2026, Berg River Dam is high at 89.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Berg River Dam rising or falling?
The level at Berg River Dam is rising — it gained 4.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Berg River Dam hold?
Berg River Dam has a total capacity of 127 Mm³.
Where is Berg River Dam reservoir located?
Berg River Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 33.909°S, 19.058°E).
What is Berg River Dam used for?
Berg River Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
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See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.