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LUIZ GONZAGA

Pernambuco · SAO FRANCISCO

Capacity

10,782 hm³

Coordinates

-9.141°N, 38.314°W

Operator

ONS

Current fill

84.2%
High

vs 7 days ago

+5.0%

gaining

vs 1 year ago

-11.2%

year-over-year

7-day trend

rising

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Technical specifications

Total capacity10,782 hm³
Usable capacity3,549 hm³
Primary useHydroelectric
OperatorONS
RiverSÃO FRANCISCO
ProvincePernambuco
River basinSAO FRANCISCO
Data source:ONS – Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico·Last reading: 2026-06-10

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. -9.141, -38.314 · Open in Google Maps

About LUIZ GONZAGA

As of June 10, 2026, LUIZ GONZAGA is filled to 84.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,989 hm³ of water out of a maximum 10,782 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 3,549 hm³ is usable (live) storage.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 5.0 percentage points, and it is 11.2 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for LUIZ GONZAGA — 52 data points between June 27, 2025 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 34.4% (December 31, 2025) to a high of 98.8% (July 4, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around July and at its lowest around December.

It is operated by ONS primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the SAO FRANCISCO basin at 9.141°S, 38.314°W.

Key facts

Current fill level
84.2%
Water stored
2,989 hm³
Total capacity
10,782 hm³
Usable capacity
3,549 hm³
7-day change
▲ 5.0 pts
Year-on-year
▼ 11.2 pts
Primary use
Hydroelectric power
River
SÃO FRANCISCO
River basin
SAO FRANCISCO
Operator
ONS
Coordinates
9.141°S, 38.314°W
Last updated
June 10, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
10 Jun 202684.2%2,989
5 Jun 202679.2%2,810
29 May 202671.8%2,549
22 May 202662.1%2,205
15 May 202652.7%1,869
8 May 202645.8%1,626
1 May 202644.0%1,562
24 Apr 202647.6%1,689
17 Apr 202650.6%1,797
10 Apr 202645.8%1,626
3 Apr 202641.3%1,464
27 Mar 202644.4%1,576

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of LUIZ GONZAGA?

As of June 10, 2026, LUIZ GONZAGA is at 84.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,989 hm³ of water, according to ONS – Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico data.

Is LUIZ GONZAGA reservoir full?

No. As of June 10, 2026, LUIZ GONZAGA is high at 84.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at LUIZ GONZAGA rising or falling?

The level at LUIZ GONZAGA is rising — it gained 5.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.

How much water can LUIZ GONZAGA hold?

LUIZ GONZAGA has a total capacity of 10,782 hm³, of which about 3,549 hm³ is usable storage.

Where is LUIZ GONZAGA reservoir located?

LUIZ GONZAGA is located in Pernambuco, Brazil, within the SAO FRANCISCO basin (coordinates 9.141°S, 38.314°W).

What is LUIZ GONZAGA used for?

LUIZ GONZAGA is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by ONS.

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