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Bhakra (Gobind Sagar)

Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir

29.6% full

Total capacity

9,868 hm³

Live storage

7,290 hm³

River

Sutlej

Basin

Indus

Primary use

multiple

Operator

BBMB

Coordinates

31.420°N, 76.438°E

Last updated

2026-06-04

Current fill

29.6%
Low

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

+8.4%

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: NORTHERN.

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 31.420, 76.438 · Open in Google Maps

About Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir

As of June 4, 2026, Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir is filled to 29.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,844 hm³ of water out of a maximum 9,868 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 7,290 hm³ is usable (live) storage.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+-0.0 pts), and it is 8.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir — 152 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 19.1% (April 3, 2025) to a high of 90.0% (September 5, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around May.

It is operated by BBMB primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Indus basin at 31.420°N, 76.438°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
29.6%
Water stored
1,844 hm³
Total capacity
9,868 hm³
Usable capacity
7,290 hm³
7-day change
No change
Year-on-year
▲ 8.4 pts
Primary use
Multipurpose
River
Sutlej
River basin
Indus
Operator
BBMB
Coordinates
31.420°N, 76.438°E
Last updated
June 4, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
4 Jun 202629.6%1,844
29 May 202629.6%1,845
21 May 202630.2%1,880
14 May 202631.9%1,985
7 May 202633.0%2,059
30 Apr 202634.8%2,165
23 Apr 202635.8%2,232
16 Apr 202636.9%2,295
9 Apr 202637.2%2,316
2 Apr 202637.6%2,343
27 Mar 202638.5%2,397
19 Mar 202639.8%2,476

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir?

As of June 4, 2026, Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir is at 29.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,844 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.

Is Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir reservoir full?

No. As of June 4, 2026, Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir is low at 29.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir rising or falling?

The level at Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.0 points).

How much water can Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir hold?

Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir has a total capacity of 9,868 hm³, of which about 7,290 hm³ is usable storage.

Where is Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir reservoir located?

Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir is located in Himachal Pradesh, India, within the Indus basin (coordinates 31.420°N, 76.438°E).

What is Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir used for?

Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BBMB.

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