Dam · Eastern Cape · South Africa · DWS
Bridle Drift Dam
81.1% full
Total capacity
98 Mm³
River
Buffalo River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Coordinates
-32.989°S, 27.731°E
Last updated
2026-06-29
Current fill
81.1%vs 7 days ago
-7.5%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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 Bridle Drift Dam
As of June 29, 2026, Bridle Drift Dam is filled to 81.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 79 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 98 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 7.5 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Bridle Drift Dam — 8 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 80.1% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 89.3% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 32.989°S, 27.731°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 81.1%
- Water stored
- 79 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 98 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 7.5 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Buffalo River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 32.989°S, 27.731°E
- Last updated
- June 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2026 | 81.1% | 79 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 88.6% | 87 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 89.3% | 88 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 89.3% | 88 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 80.1% | 79 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 80.1% | 79 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 80.1% | 79 |
| 31 May 2026 | 81.3% | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bridle Drift Dam?
As of June 29, 2026, Bridle Drift Dam is at 81.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 79 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Bridle Drift Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 29, 2026, Bridle Drift Dam is high at 81.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bridle Drift Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bridle Drift Dam is falling — it dropped 7.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Bridle Drift Dam hold?
Bridle Drift Dam has a total capacity of 98 Mm³.
Where is Bridle Drift Dam reservoir located?
Bridle Drift Dam is located in Eastern Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 32.989°S, 27.731°E).
What is Bridle Drift Dam used for?
Bridle Drift Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.
Nearby reservoirs
See also: South Africa dam levels, explained — how the DWS Weekly State of Dams report becomes the national and provincial figures.