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Reservoir · Jharkhand · India · CWC · EASTERN region

Getalsud

Getalsud Dam

57.0% full

Total capacity

226 hm³

Live storage

215 hm³

River

Subarnarekha

Basin

Subarnarekha

Primary use

water supply

Operator

JH

Coordinates

23.417°N, 85.733°E

Last updated

2026-07-30

Current fill

57.0%
Normal

vs 7 days ago

+2.4%

gaining

vs 1 year ago

-24.7%

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: EASTERN.

Catchment Weather

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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 23.417, 85.733 · Open in Google Maps

About Getalsud Dam

As of July 30, 2026, Getalsud Dam is filled to 57.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 124 hm³ of water out of a maximum 226 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 215 hm³ is usable (live) storage.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.4 percentage points, and it is 24.7 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Getalsud Dam — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 31.7% (June 25, 2026) to a high of 92.2% (October 16, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around May.

It is operated by JH primarily for water supply. It lies within the Subarnarekha basin at 23.417°N, 85.733°E.

Key facts

Current fill level
57.0%
Water stored
124 hm³
Total capacity
226 hm³
Usable capacity
215 hm³
7-day change
▲ 2.4 pts
Year-on-year
▼ 24.7 pts
Primary use
Water supply
River
Subarnarekha
River basin
Subarnarekha
Operator
JH
Coordinates
23.417°N, 85.733°E
Last updated
July 30, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
30 Jul 202657.0%124
23 Jul 202654.6%119
16 Jul 202645.4%99
9 Jul 202644.0%96
2 Jul 202635.8%78
25 Jun 202631.6%69
4 Jun 202639.5%86
31 May 202646.3%101
29 May 202641.1%90
21 May 202645.9%100
14 May 202658.8%128
7 May 202661.0%133

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Getalsud Dam?

As of July 30, 2026, Getalsud Dam is at 57.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 124 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.

Is Getalsud Dam reservoir full?

No. As of July 30, 2026, Getalsud Dam is within its normal operating range at 57.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Getalsud Dam rising or falling?

The level at Getalsud Dam is rising — it gained 2.4 percentage points over the latest week on record.

How much water can Getalsud Dam hold?

Getalsud Dam has a total capacity of 226 hm³, of which about 215 hm³ is usable storage.

Where is Getalsud Dam reservoir located?

Getalsud Dam is located in Jharkhand, India, within the Subarnarekha basin (coordinates 23.417°N, 85.733°E).

What is Getalsud Dam used for?

Getalsud Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by JH.

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