Dam · Western Cape · South Africa · DWS
Garden Route Dam
100.0% full
Total capacity
12.5 Mm³
River
Swart River
Basin
Unknown
Primary use
water supply
Operator
DWS South Africa
Last updated
2026-06-09
Current fill
100.0%vs 7 days ago
+9.8%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.
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 0.000, 0.000 · Open in Google Maps
About Garden Route Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Garden Route Dam is filled to 100.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 13 Mm³ of water out of a maximum 13 Mm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 9.8 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Garden Route Dam — 5 data points between May 31, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 90.2% (June 3, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by DWS South Africa primarily for water supply. It lies within the Unknown basin at 0.000°N, 0.000°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 100.0%
- Water stored
- 13 Mm³
- Total capacity
- 13 Mm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 9.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Swart River
- River basin
- Unknown
- Operator
- DWS South Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.000°N, 0.000°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (Mm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 13 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 90.2% | 11 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 90.2% | 11 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 90.2% | 11 |
| 31 May 2026 | 90.5% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Garden Route Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Garden Route Dam is at 100.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 13 Mm³ of water, according to DWS South Africa data.
Is Garden Route Dam reservoir full?
Garden Route Dam is essentially full, sitting at 100.0% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at Garden Route Dam rising or falling?
The level at Garden Route Dam is rising — it gained 9.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Garden Route Dam hold?
Garden Route Dam has a total capacity of 13 Mm³.
Where is Garden Route Dam reservoir located?
Garden Route Dam is located in Western Cape, South Africa, within the Unknown basin (coordinates 0.000°N, 0.000°E).
What is Garden Route Dam used for?
Garden Route Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by DWS South Africa.