Reservoir · Odisha · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Balimela
Balimela Dam
13.5% full
Total capacity
3,635 hm³
Live storage
3,403 hm³
River
Sileru
Basin
Godavari
Primary use
hydropower
Operator
OHPC
Coordinates
18.333°N, 82.667°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
13.5%vs 7 days ago
+0.3%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-7.6%year-over-year
7-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
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About Balimela Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Balimela Dam is filled to 13.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 362 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,635 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 3,403 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.3 pts), and it is 7.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Balimela Dam — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 12.6% (June 26, 2025) to a high of 84.7% (November 6, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around November and at its lowest around July.
It is operated by OHPC primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Godavari basin at 18.333°N, 82.667°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 13.5%
- Water stored
- 362 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,635 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 3,403 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 7.6 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Sileru
- River basin
- Godavari
- Operator
- OHPC
- Coordinates
- 18.333°N, 82.667°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 13.5% | 362 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 13.2% | 353 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 14.2% | 381 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 16.8% | 449 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 15.0% | 401 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 19.1% | 512 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 29.9% | 801 |
| 31 May 2026 | 29.7% | 794 |
| 29 May 2026 | 33.3% | 890 |
| 21 May 2026 | 37.1% | 994 |
| 14 May 2026 | 39.4% | 1,055 |
| 7 May 2026 | 42.6% | 1,140 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Balimela Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Balimela Dam is at 13.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 362 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Balimela Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Balimela Dam is critically low at 13.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Balimela Dam rising or falling?
The level at Balimela Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.3 points).
How much water can Balimela Dam hold?
Balimela Dam has a total capacity of 3,635 hm³, of which about 3,403 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Balimela Dam reservoir located?
Balimela Dam is located in Odisha, India, within the Godavari basin (coordinates 18.333°N, 82.667°E).
What is Balimela Dam used for?
Balimela Dam is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by OHPC.