Reservoir · Bihar · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Badua Dam
29.9% full
Total capacity
110 hm³
Live storage
110 hm³
River
Badua
Basin
Ganga
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
BIHAR
Coordinates
24.950°N, 86.650°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
29.9%vs 7 days ago
-1.0%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: EASTERN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Badua Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Badua Dam is filled to 29.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 33 hm³ of water out of a maximum 110 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Badua Dam — 9 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 3.6% (May 31, 2026) to a high of 30.9% (July 23, 2026).
It is operated by BIHAR primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Ganga basin at 24.950°N, 86.650°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 29.9%
- Water stored
- 33 hm³
- Total capacity
- 110 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.0 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Badua
- River basin
- Ganga
- Operator
- BIHAR
- Coordinates
- 24.950°N, 86.650°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 29.9% | 33 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 30.9% | 34 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 30.9% | 34 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 28.0% | 31 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 28.0% | 31 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 27.6% | 30 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 27.6% | 30 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 27.6% | 30 |
| 31 May 2026 | 3.6% | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Badua Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Badua Dam is at 29.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 33 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Badua Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Badua Dam is low at 29.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Badua Dam rising or falling?
The level at Badua Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.0 points).
How much water can Badua Dam hold?
Badua Dam has a total capacity of 110 hm³.
Where is Badua Dam reservoir located?
Badua Dam is located in Bihar, India, within the Ganga basin (coordinates 24.950°N, 86.650°E).
What is Badua Dam used for?
Badua Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by BIHAR.