Reservoir · Maharashtra · India · CWC · WESTERN region
Bhandardara (Wilson Dam)
Bhandardara Dam
94.1% full
Total capacity
314 hm³
Live storage
298 hm³
River
Pravara
Basin
Godavari
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
MWRRA
Coordinates
19.533°N, 73.783°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
94.1%vs 7 days ago
+11.0%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+25.0%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: WESTERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Bhandardara Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Bhandardara Dam is filled to 94.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 286 hm³ of water out of a maximum 314 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 298 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 11.0 percentage points, and it is 25.0 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Bhandardara Dam — 159 data points between June 6, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 7.0% (May 30, 2024) to a high of 100.0% (August 31, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by MWRRA primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Godavari basin at 19.533°N, 73.783°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 94.1%
- Water stored
- 286 hm³
- Total capacity
- 314 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 298 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 11.0 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 25.0 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Pravara
- River basin
- Godavari
- Operator
- MWRRA
- Coordinates
- 19.533°N, 73.783°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 94.1% | 286 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 83.1% | 253 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 60.6% | 184 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 58.6% | 178 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 22.9% | 70 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 19.5% | 59 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 21.4% | 65 |
| 31 May 2026 | 64.8% | 197 |
| 29 May 2026 | 26.0% | 79 |
| 21 May 2026 | 29.9% | 91 |
| 14 May 2026 | 34.1% | 104 |
| 7 May 2026 | 39.7% | 121 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bhandardara Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Bhandardara Dam is at 94.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 286 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Bhandardara Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Bhandardara Dam is high at 94.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bhandardara Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bhandardara Dam is rising — it gained 11.0 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Bhandardara Dam hold?
Bhandardara Dam has a total capacity of 314 hm³, of which about 298 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Bhandardara Dam reservoir located?
Bhandardara Dam is located in Maharashtra, India, within the Godavari basin (coordinates 19.533°N, 73.783°E).
What is Bhandardara Dam used for?
Bhandardara Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by MWRRA.