Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Almatti (LBS Sagar)
Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar
90.7% 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
2026-07-30
Current fill
90.7%vs 7 days ago
-0.4%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar
As of July 30, 2026, Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar is filled to 90.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,816 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,673 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 3,169 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.4 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar — 11 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 2.9% (July 2, 2026) to a high of 91.1% (July 29, 2026).
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
- 90.7%
- Water stored
- 2,816 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,673 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 3,169 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Krishna
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- KPCL
- Coordinates
- 16.325°N, 75.925°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 90.7% | 2,816 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 91.1% | 3,348 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 78.6% | 2,440 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 78.1% | 2,870 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 65.3% | 2,029 |
| 12 Jul 2026 | 70.4% | 2,587 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 24.7% | 767 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 2.9% | 91 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 3.4% | 105 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 17.2% | 632 |
| 31 May 2026 | 13.9% | 432 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar?
As of July 30, 2026, Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar is at 90.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,816 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Almatti Dam / Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar is high at 90.7% 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 has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.4 points).
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.