Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Almatti (LBS Sagar)
Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar
18.2% full
Total capacity
3,673 hm³
Live storage
3,169 hm³
River
Krishna
Basin
Krishna
Primary use
multiple
Operator
KPCL
Coordinates
16.325°N, 75.925°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
18.2%vs 7 days ago
+11.8%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+12.5%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this reservoir
Data source
official
Storage data: CWC (Central Water Commission) Weekly Storage Bulletin, India. CWC region: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar
As of June 4, 2026, Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar is filled to 18.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 669 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,673 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 3,169 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 11.8 percentage points, and it is 12.5 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar — 59 data points between April 3, 2025 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 5.7% (May 22, 2025) to a high of 96.2% (September 5, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by KPCL primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Krishna basin at 16.325°N, 75.925°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 18.2%
- Water stored
- 669 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,673 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 3,169 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 11.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 12.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Krishna
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- KPCL
- Coordinates
- 16.325°N, 75.925°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 18.2% | 669 |
| 29 May 2026 | 6.4% | 199 |
| 21 May 2026 | 7.9% | 245 |
| 14 May 2026 | 8.4% | 262 |
| 7 May 2026 | 9.0% | 280 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 10.9% | 340 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 12.7% | 394 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 14.5% | 450 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 15.8% | 489 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 19.8% | 616 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 21.8% | 676 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 23.2% | 719 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar?
As of June 4, 2026, Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar is at 18.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 669 hm³ of water, according to AP-WRIMS data.
Is Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar is critically low at 18.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar rising or falling?
The level at Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar is rising — it gained 11.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar hold?
Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar has a total capacity of 3,673 hm³, of which about 3,169 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar reservoir located?
Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar is located in Karnataka, India, within the Krishna basin (coordinates 16.325°N, 75.925°E).
What is Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar used for?
Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by KPCL.