Solea
Nicosia · Karkotis Basin
Capacity
4.5 hm³
Coordinates
35.036°N, 32.923°E
Operator
Water Development Department (WDD)
91.4% full
Current fill
91.4%vs 7 days ago
-0.8%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 4.5 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 4.5 hm³ |
| Dam height | 56 m |
| Dam type | rockfill |
| Year built | 2010 |
| Primary use | water supply |
| Operator | Water Development Department (WDD) |
| River | Karkotis |
| Province | Nicosia |
| River basin | Karkotis Basin |
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About Solea
As of August 5, 2026, Solea is filled to 91.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 4 hm³ of water out of a maximum 5 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.8 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Solea — 182 data points between November 1, 2014 and August 5, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 21.8% (November 1, 2014) to a high of 99.0% (March 15, 2018). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around November.
The dam at Solea stands 56 m tall and is a rockfill dam and was completed in 2010. It is operated by Water Development Department (WDD) primarily for water supply. It lies within the Karkotis Basin basin at 35.036°N, 32.923°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 91.4%
- Water stored
- 4 hm³
- Total capacity
- 5 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.8 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Karkotis
- River basin
- Karkotis Basin
- Dam height
- 56 m
- Year completed
- 2010
- Operator
- Water Development Department (WDD)
- Coordinates
- 35.036°N, 32.923°E
- Last updated
- August 5, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026 | 91.4% | 4 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 92.2% | 4 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 92.4% | 4 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 92.5% | 4 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 92.7% | 4 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 93.5% | 4 |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 94.1% | 4 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 94.2% | 4 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | 94.3% | 4 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 94.5% | 4 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 96.0% | 4 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 96.2% | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Solea?
As of August 5, 2026, Solea is at 91.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 4 hm³ of water, according to WDD data.
Is Solea reservoir full?
No. As of August 5, 2026, Solea is high at 91.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Solea rising or falling?
The level at Solea has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.8 points).
How much water can Solea hold?
Solea has a total capacity of 5 hm³.
Where is Solea reservoir located?
Solea is located in Nicosia, Cyprus, within the Karkotis Basin basin (coordinates 35.036°N, 32.923°E).
When was Solea dam built?
The dam at Solea was completed in 2010.
What is Solea used for?
Solea is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by Water Development Department (WDD).