Reservoir · Tolima · Colombia · XM
Prado
62.0% full
Capacity
90.06 GWh
Energy stored
56 GWh
River
Prado
Coordinates
3.750°N, 74.920°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
62.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-3.8%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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Prado
As of July 28, 2026, Prado is filled to 62.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 56 GWh of water out of a maximum 90 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 (-0.1 pts), and it is 3.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Prado — 2035 data points between January 1, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 2.5% (September 3, 2024) to a high of 77.8% (January 11, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by XM primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Prado basin at 3.750°N, 74.920°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 62.0%
- Water stored
- 56 GWh
- Total capacity
- 90 GWh
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.8 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Prado
- River basin
- Prado
- Operator
- XM
- Coordinates
- 3.750°N, 74.920°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (GWh) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 62.0% | 56 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 62.1% | 56 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 62.4% | 56 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 62.5% | 56 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 62.7% | 56 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 62.8% | 57 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 63.0% | 57 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 63.9% | 58 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 64.5% | 58 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 64.5% | 58 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 64.6% | 58 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 65.0% | 59 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Prado?
As of July 28, 2026, Prado is at 62.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 56 GWh of water, according to XM — Operador del Mercado de Energía data.
Is Prado reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Prado is within its normal operating range at 62.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Prado rising or falling?
The level at Prado has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Prado hold?
Prado has a total capacity of 90 GWh.
Where is Prado reservoir located?
Prado is located in Tolima, Colombia, within the Prado basin (coordinates 3.750°N, 74.920°W).
What is Prado used for?
Prado is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by XM.