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Reservoir · Boyacá · Colombia · XM

Esmeralda (Chivor)

68.2% full

Capacity

890.23 GWh

Energy stored

607 GWh

River

Batá

Coordinates

4.900°N, 73.297°W

Last updated

2026-06-11

Current fill

68.2%
Normal

vs 7 days ago

-0.7%

losing

vs 1 year ago

+37.4%

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: 2026-06-11.

Catchment Weather

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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 4.900, -73.297 · Open in Google Maps

About Esmeralda (Chivor)

As of June 11, 2026, Esmeralda (Chivor) is filled to 68.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 607 GWh of water out of a maximum 890 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 (-0.7 pts), and it is 37.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Esmeralda (Chivor) — 1988 data points between January 1, 2021 and June 11, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 14.6% (April 19, 2024) to a high of 105.0% (July 1, 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 Batá basin at 4.900°N, 73.297°W.

Key facts

Current fill level
68.2%
Water stored
607 GWh
Total capacity
890 GWh
7-day change
▼ 0.7 pts
Year-on-year
▲ 37.4 pts
Primary use
Hydroelectric power
River
Batá
River basin
Batá
Operator
XM
Coordinates
4.900°N, 73.297°W
Last updated
June 11, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (GWh)
11 Jun 202668.2%607
10 Jun 202668.9%613
9 Jun 202669.4%618
8 Jun 202669.1%615
7 Jun 202668.5%609
6 Jun 202667.8%604
5 Jun 202665.7%585
4 Jun 202662.2%554
3 Jun 202661.4%546
2 Jun 202660.1%535
1 Jun 202658.3%519
31 May 202657.9%515

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Esmeralda (Chivor)?

As of June 11, 2026, Esmeralda (Chivor) is at 68.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 607 GWh of water, according to XM — Operador del Mercado de Energía data.

Is Esmeralda (Chivor) reservoir full?

No. As of June 11, 2026, Esmeralda (Chivor) is within its normal operating range at 68.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Esmeralda (Chivor) rising or falling?

The level at Esmeralda (Chivor) has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.7 points).

How much water can Esmeralda (Chivor) hold?

Esmeralda (Chivor) has a total capacity of 890 GWh.

Where is Esmeralda (Chivor) reservoir located?

Esmeralda (Chivor) is located in Boyacá, Colombia, within the Batá basin (coordinates 4.900°N, 73.297°W).

What is Esmeralda (Chivor) used for?

Esmeralda (Chivor) is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by XM.

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