Reservoir · Huila · Colombia · XM
Betania
75.6% full
Capacity
118.53 GWh
Energy stored
90 GWh
River
Magdalena
Coordinates
2.706°N, 75.433°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
75.6%vs 7 days ago
-6.4%losing
vs 1 year ago
-9.2%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Data source: XM — Operador del Mercado de Energía — daily useful-energy storage (VoluUtilDiarEner) and useful capacity (CapaUtilDiarEner). Colombia is a hydropower system, so storage is reported as energy (GWh), not water volume; fill % is useful energy ÷ useful capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Betania
As of July 28, 2026, Betania is filled to 75.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 90 GWh of water out of a maximum 119 GWh. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 6.4 percentage points, and it is 9.2 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Betania — 2035 data points between January 1, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 40.5% (October 14, 2023) to a high of 102.4% (March 7, 2022). On average the reservoir is fullest around March and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by XM primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Magdalena basin at 2.706°N, 75.433°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 75.6%
- Water stored
- 90 GWh
- Total capacity
- 119 GWh
- 7-day change
- ▼ 6.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 9.2 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Magdalena
- River basin
- Magdalena
- Operator
- XM
- Coordinates
- 2.706°N, 75.433°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (GWh) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 75.6% | 90 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 82.0% | 97 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 82.0% | 97 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 80.9% | 96 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 79.3% | 94 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 76.4% | 91 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 75.6% | 90 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 73.9% | 88 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 72.5% | 86 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 70.4% | 83 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 68.7% | 81 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 69.4% | 82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Betania?
As of July 28, 2026, Betania is at 75.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 90 GWh of water, according to XM — Operador del Mercado de Energía data.
Is Betania reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Betania is within its normal operating range at 75.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Betania rising or falling?
The level at Betania is falling — it dropped 6.4 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Betania hold?
Betania has a total capacity of 119 GWh.
Where is Betania reservoir located?
Betania is located in Huila, Colombia, within the Magdalena basin (coordinates 2.706°N, 75.433°W).
What is Betania used for?
Betania is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by XM.