Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Bhadra
Bhadra Dam
39.2% full
Total capacity
1,882 hm³
Live storage
1,568 hm³
River
Bhadra
Basin
Cauvery
Primary use
multiple
Operator
KA
Coordinates
13.719°N, 75.608°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
39.2%vs 7 days ago
+5.6%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-50.9%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: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Bhadra Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Bhadra Dam is filled to 39.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 699 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,882 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 1,568 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 5.6 percentage points, and it is 50.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Bhadra Dam — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 8.0% (May 9, 2024) to a high of 100.0% (October 10, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by KA primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Cauvery basin at 13.719°N, 75.608°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 39.2%
- Water stored
- 699 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,882 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,568 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 5.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 50.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Bhadra
- River basin
- Cauvery
- Operator
- KA
- Coordinates
- 13.719°N, 75.608°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 39.1% | 699 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 33.5% | 598 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 29.8% | 531 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 25.9% | 462 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 18.0% | 321 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 17.2% | 307 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 17.7% | 315 |
| 31 May 2026 | 51.8% | 925 |
| 29 May 2026 | 17.9% | 319 |
| 21 May 2026 | 18.6% | 333 |
| 14 May 2026 | 20.8% | 372 |
| 7 May 2026 | 23.7% | 424 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bhadra Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Bhadra Dam is at 39.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 699 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Bhadra Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Bhadra Dam is low at 39.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bhadra Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bhadra Dam is rising — it gained 5.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Bhadra Dam hold?
Bhadra Dam has a total capacity of 1,882 hm³, of which about 1,568 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Bhadra Dam reservoir located?
Bhadra Dam is located in Karnataka, India, within the Cauvery basin (coordinates 13.719°N, 75.608°E).
What is Bhadra Dam used for?
Bhadra Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by KA.