Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Bennethora Dam
Bennithora Dam
69.8% full
Total capacity
150 hm³
Live storage
146 hm³
River
Bennithora
Basin
Krishna
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
KA
Coordinates
17.444°N, 77.012°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
69.8%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this reservoir
Year built
2001
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
About Bennithora Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Bennithora Dam is filled to 69.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 98 hm³ of water out of a maximum 150 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 146 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.3 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Bennithora Dam — 3 data points between July 16, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 69.8% (July 30, 2026) to a high of 71.4% (July 16, 2026).
The dam at Bennithora Dam was completed in 2001. It is operated by KA primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Krishna basin at 17.444°N, 77.012°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 69.8%
- Water stored
- 98 hm³
- Total capacity
- 150 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 146 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Bennithora
- River basin
- Krishna
- Year completed
- 2001
- Operator
- KA
- Coordinates
- 17.444°N, 77.012°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 69.8% | 98 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 70.1% | 99 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 71.4% | 100 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bennithora Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Bennithora Dam is at 69.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 98 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Bennithora Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Bennithora Dam is within its normal operating range at 69.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bennithora Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bennithora Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Bennithora Dam hold?
Bennithora Dam has a total capacity of 150 hm³, of which about 146 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Bennithora Dam reservoir located?
Bennithora Dam is located in Karnataka, India, within the Krishna basin (coordinates 17.444°N, 77.012°E).
When was Bennithora Dam dam built?
The dam at Bennithora Dam was completed in 2001.
What is Bennithora Dam used for?
Bennithora Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by KA.