Reservoir · Himachal Pradesh · India · CWC · NORTHERN region
Bhakra (Gobind Sagar)
Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir
37.3% 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
2026-07-30
Current fill
37.3%vs 7 days ago
+4.4%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+3.6%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: NORTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir
As of July 30, 2026, Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir is filled to 37.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,320 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 risen by 4.4 percentage points, and it is 3.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir — 159 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 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
- 37.3%
- Water stored
- 2,320 hm³
- Total capacity
- 9,868 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 7,290 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 3.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Sutlej
- River basin
- Indus
- Operator
- BBMB
- Coordinates
- 31.420°N, 76.438°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 37.3% | 2,320 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 32.9% | 2,046 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 29.9% | 1,863 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 25.1% | 1,565 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 21.4% | 1,330 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 21.8% | 1,360 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 29.6% | 1,844 |
| 31 May 2026 | 19.1% | 1,188 |
| 29 May 2026 | 29.6% | 1,845 |
| 21 May 2026 | 30.2% | 1,880 |
| 14 May 2026 | 31.9% | 1,985 |
| 7 May 2026 | 33.0% | 2,059 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir?
As of July 30, 2026, Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir is at 37.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,320 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Bhakra Dam / Gobind Sagar Reservoir is low at 37.3% 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 is rising — it gained 4.4 percentage points over the latest week on record.
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.