Reservoir · Madhya Pradesh · India · CWC · CENTRAL region
Bansagar
Bansagar Dam
53.7% full
Total capacity
5,410 hm³
Live storage
3,710 hm³
River
Son
Basin
Ganga
Primary use
multiple
Operator
MP/UP
Coordinates
24.172°N, 81.378°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
53.7%vs 7 days ago
+4.8%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-21.1%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: CENTRAL.
Catchment Weather
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About Bansagar Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Bansagar Dam is filled to 53.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,775 hm³ of water out of a maximum 5,410 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 3,710 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 4.8 percentage points, and it is 21.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Bansagar Dam — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 32.0% (July 4, 2024) to a high of 100.0% (September 29, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by MP/UP primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Ganga basin at 24.172°N, 81.378°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 53.7%
- Water stored
- 2,775 hm³
- Total capacity
- 5,410 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 3,710 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 21.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Son
- River basin
- Ganga
- Operator
- MP/UP
- Coordinates
- 24.172°N, 81.378°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 53.7% | 2,775 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 48.9% | 2,527 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 48.4% | 2,501 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 49.4% | 2,554 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 48.8% | 2,521 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 51.6% | 2,665 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 57.8% | 2,988 |
| 31 May 2026 | 66.0% | 3,409 |
| 29 May 2026 | 59.1% | 3,054 |
| 21 May 2026 | 60.0% | 3,097 |
| 14 May 2026 | 61.0% | 3,152 |
| 7 May 2026 | 63.1% | 3,262 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bansagar Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Bansagar Dam is at 53.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,775 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Bansagar Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Bansagar Dam is within its normal operating range at 53.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bansagar Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bansagar Dam is rising — it gained 4.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Bansagar Dam hold?
Bansagar Dam has a total capacity of 5,410 hm³, of which about 3,710 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Bansagar Dam reservoir located?
Bansagar Dam is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, within the Ganga basin (coordinates 24.172°N, 81.378°E).
What is Bansagar Dam used for?
Bansagar Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by MP/UP.