Reservoir · Chhattisgarh · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Dudhawa
Dudhawa Dam
74.1% full
Total capacity
280 hm³
Live storage
241 hm³
River
Sheonath
Basin
Mahanadi
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
CG
Coordinates
21.667°N, 81.167°E
Last updated
2026-07-23
Current fill
74.1%vs 7 days ago
+1.6%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+55.4%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: UNKNOWN.
Catchment Weather
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About Dudhawa Dam
As of July 23, 2026, Dudhawa Dam is filled to 74.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 210 hm³ of water out of a maximum 280 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 241 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 1.6 percentage points, and it is 55.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Dudhawa Dam — 159 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 23, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 13.0% (May 30, 2024) to a high of 99.0% (September 19, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by CG primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Mahanadi basin at 21.667°N, 81.167°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 74.1%
- Water stored
- 210 hm³
- Total capacity
- 280 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 241 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 55.4 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Sheonath
- River basin
- Mahanadi
- Operator
- CG
- Coordinates
- 21.667°N, 81.167°E
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2026 | 74.1% | 210 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 72.5% | 206 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 72.8% | 207 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 73.1% | 208 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 74.1% | 210 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 39.8% | 113 |
| 31 May 2026 | 41.9% | 119 |
| 29 May 2026 | 77.8% | 221 |
| 21 May 2026 | 78.4% | 223 |
| 14 May 2026 | 79.0% | 224 |
| 7 May 2026 | 79.5% | 226 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 81.6% | 232 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Dudhawa Dam?
As of July 23, 2026, Dudhawa Dam is at 74.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 210 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Dudhawa Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 23, 2026, Dudhawa Dam is within its normal operating range at 74.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Dudhawa Dam rising or falling?
The level at Dudhawa Dam is rising — it gained 1.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Dudhawa Dam hold?
Dudhawa Dam has a total capacity of 280 hm³, of which about 241 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Dudhawa Dam reservoir located?
Dudhawa Dam is located in Chhattisgarh, India, within the Mahanadi basin (coordinates 21.667°N, 81.167°E).
What is Dudhawa Dam used for?
Dudhawa Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by CG.