Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Ghataprabha (Hidkal)
Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir
58.2% full
Total capacity
1,062 hm³
Live storage
972 hm³
River
Ghataprabha
Basin
Krishna
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
KA
Coordinates
16.167°N, 74.700°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
58.2%vs 7 days ago
+13.9%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-31.7%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: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir
As of July 30, 2026, Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir is filled to 58.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 810 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,062 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 972 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 13.9 percentage points, and it is 31.7 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 4.0% (June 15, 2023) to a high of 100.0% (August 14, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by KA primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Krishna basin at 16.167°N, 74.700°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 58.2%
- Water stored
- 810 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,062 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 972 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 13.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 31.7 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Ghataprabha
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- KA
- Coordinates
- 16.167°N, 74.700°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 58.2% | 810 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 44.3% | 616 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 33.0% | 460 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 23.3% | 324 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 6.1% | 85 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 6.3% | 87 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 8.7% | 121 |
| 31 May 2026 | 43.4% | 603 |
| 29 May 2026 | 10.7% | 149 |
| 21 May 2026 | 16.3% | 226 |
| 14 May 2026 | 18.8% | 261 |
| 7 May 2026 | 18.9% | 263 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir?
As of July 30, 2026, Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir is at 58.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 810 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 58.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir is rising — it gained 13.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir hold?
Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir has a total capacity of 1,062 hm³, of which about 972 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir reservoir located?
Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir is located in Karnataka, India, within the Krishna basin (coordinates 16.167°N, 74.700°E).
What is Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir used for?
Hidkal Dam / Ghataprabha Reservoir is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by KA.