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Reservoir · Chhattisgarh · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region

Dudhawa

Dudhawa Dam

39.8% 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

2026-06-04

Current fill

39.8%
Low

vs 7 days ago

-38.0%

losing

vs 1 year ago

+14.1%

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: UNKNOWN.

Catchment Weather

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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 21.667, 81.167 · Open in Google Maps

About Dudhawa Dam

As of June 4, 2026, Dudhawa Dam is filled to 39.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 113 hm³ of water out of a maximum 280 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 241 hm³ is usable (live) storage.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 38.0 percentage points, and it is 14.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Dudhawa Dam — 153 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 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
39.8%
Water stored
113 hm³
Total capacity
280 hm³
Usable capacity
241 hm³
7-day change
▼ 38.0 pts
Year-on-year
▲ 14.1 pts
Primary use
Irrigation
River
Sheonath
River basin
Mahanadi
Operator
CG
Coordinates
21.667°N, 81.167°E
Last updated
June 4, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
4 Jun 202639.8%113
29 May 202677.8%221
21 May 202678.4%223
14 May 202679.0%224
7 May 202679.5%226
30 Apr 202681.6%232
23 Apr 202682.8%235
16 Apr 202683.2%236
9 Apr 202684.6%240
2 Apr 202687.9%250
27 Mar 202690.8%258
19 Mar 202690.7%258

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Dudhawa Dam?

As of June 4, 2026, Dudhawa Dam is at 39.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 113 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.

Is Dudhawa Dam reservoir full?

No. As of June 4, 2026, Dudhawa Dam is low at 39.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Dudhawa Dam rising or falling?

The level at Dudhawa Dam is falling — it dropped 38.0 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.

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