Reservoir · Madhya Pradesh · India · CWC · CENTRAL region
Barna Dam
41.1% full
Total capacity
456 hm³
Live storage
456 hm³
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
23.052°N, 78.063°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
41.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-12.9%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: CENTRAL.
Catchment Weather
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About Barna Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Barna Dam is filled to 41.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 187 hm³ of water out of a maximum 456 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 12.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Barna Dam — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 30.0% (July 11, 2024) to a high of 100.0% (August 8, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 41.1%
- Water stored
- 187 hm³
- Total capacity
- 456 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 12.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- Operator
- CWC
- Coordinates
- 23.052°N, 78.063°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 41.1% | 187 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 41.2% | 188 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 40.0% | 182 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 42.7% | 195 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 41.8% | 190 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 42.1% | 192 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 43.0% | 196 |
| 31 May 2026 | 52.0% | 237 |
| 29 May 2026 | 43.9% | 200 |
| 21 May 2026 | 45.0% | 205 |
| 14 May 2026 | 45.8% | 209 |
| 7 May 2026 | 47.0% | 214 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Barna Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Barna Dam is at 41.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 187 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Barna Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Barna Dam is within its normal operating range at 41.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Barna Dam rising or falling?
The level at Barna Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Barna Dam hold?
Barna Dam has a total capacity of 456 hm³.
Where is Barna Dam reservoir located?
Barna Dam is located in Madhya Pradesh, India (coordinates 23.052°N, 78.063°E).
What is Barna Dam used for?
Barna Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.