Reservoir · Cundinamarca · Colombia · XM
Chuza (Chingaza)
74.1% full
Capacity
971.24 GWh
Energy stored
720 GWh
River
Chuza
Coordinates
4.520°N, 73.690°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
74.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
+23.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
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
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About Chuza (Chingaza)
As of July 28, 2026, Chuza (Chingaza) is filled to 74.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 720 GWh of water out of a maximum 971 GWh. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.2 pts), and it is 23.3 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Chuza (Chingaza) — 2035 data points between January 1, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 13.4% (April 18, 2024) to a high of 102.5% (August 21, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by XM primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Chuza basin at 4.520°N, 73.690°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 74.1%
- Water stored
- 720 GWh
- Total capacity
- 971 GWh
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 23.3 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Chuza
- River basin
- Chuza
- Operator
- XM
- Coordinates
- 4.520°N, 73.690°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (GWh) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 74.1% | 720 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 74.3% | 721 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 74.1% | 720 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 73.4% | 713 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 73.2% | 711 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 72.7% | 706 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 70.0% | 680 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 69.9% | 679 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 69.9% | 679 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 69.1% | 671 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 66.0% | 641 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 66.0% | 641 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Chuza (Chingaza)?
As of July 28, 2026, Chuza (Chingaza) is at 74.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 720 GWh of water, according to XM — Operador del Mercado de Energía data.
Is Chuza (Chingaza) reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Chuza (Chingaza) is within its normal operating range at 74.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Chuza (Chingaza) rising or falling?
The level at Chuza (Chingaza) has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.2 points).
How much water can Chuza (Chingaza) hold?
Chuza (Chingaza) has a total capacity of 971 GWh.
Where is Chuza (Chingaza) reservoir located?
Chuza (Chingaza) is located in Cundinamarca, Colombia, within the Chuza basin (coordinates 4.520°N, 73.690°W).
What is Chuza (Chingaza) used for?
Chuza (Chingaza) is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by XM.