Reservoir · Maharashtra · India · CWC · WESTERN region
Bhandardara (Wilson Dam)
Bhandardara Dam
21.4% 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
2026-06-04
Current fill
21.4%vs 7 days ago
-4.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
-6.2%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
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 June 4, 2026, Bhandardara Dam is filled to 21.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 65 hm³ of water out of a maximum 314 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 298 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 4.6 percentage points, and it is 6.2 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Bhandardara Dam — 152 data points between June 6, 2023 and June 4, 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 May.
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
- 21.4%
- Water stored
- 65 hm³
- Total capacity
- 314 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 298 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 4.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 6.2 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Pravara
- River basin
- Godavari
- Operator
- MWRRA
- Coordinates
- 19.533°N, 73.783°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 21.4% | 65 |
| 29 May 2026 | 26.0% | 79 |
| 21 May 2026 | 29.9% | 91 |
| 14 May 2026 | 34.1% | 104 |
| 7 May 2026 | 39.7% | 121 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 43.7% | 133 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 47.8% | 145 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 52.0% | 158 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 56.3% | 171 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 60.3% | 183 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 64.5% | 196 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 69.7% | 212 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bhandardara Dam?
As of June 4, 2026, Bhandardara Dam is at 21.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 65 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Bhandardara Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Bhandardara Dam is low at 21.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bhandardara Dam rising or falling?
The level at Bhandardara Dam is falling — it dropped 4.6 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.