Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Hemavathy
Hemavathy Dam
31.3% full
Total capacity
1,049 hm³
Live storage
859 hm³
River
Hemavathy
Basin
Cauvery
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
KA
Coordinates
13.050°N, 76.267°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
31.3%vs 7 days ago
-0.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
-14.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
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 Hemavathy Dam
As of June 4, 2026, Hemavathy Dam is filled to 31.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 291 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,049 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 859 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.6 pts), and it is 14.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Hemavathy Dam — 153 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 14.0% (May 16, 2024) to a high of 100.0% (August 8, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by KA primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Cauvery basin at 13.050°N, 76.267°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 31.3%
- Water stored
- 291 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,049 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 859 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 14.0 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Hemavathy
- River basin
- Cauvery
- Operator
- KA
- Coordinates
- 13.050°N, 76.267°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 31.3% | 291 |
| 29 May 2026 | 31.9% | 296 |
| 21 May 2026 | 32.6% | 302 |
| 14 May 2026 | 36.4% | 338 |
| 7 May 2026 | 39.0% | 361 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 39.9% | 370 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 41.0% | 380 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 41.6% | 385 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 42.4% | 393 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 43.5% | 404 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 44.4% | 412 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 45.4% | 421 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Hemavathy Dam?
As of June 4, 2026, Hemavathy Dam is at 31.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 291 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Hemavathy Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Hemavathy Dam is low at 31.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Hemavathy Dam rising or falling?
The level at Hemavathy Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.6 points).
How much water can Hemavathy Dam hold?
Hemavathy Dam has a total capacity of 1,049 hm³, of which about 859 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Hemavathy Dam reservoir located?
Hemavathy Dam is located in Karnataka, India, within the Cauvery basin (coordinates 13.050°N, 76.267°E).
What is Hemavathy Dam used for?
Hemavathy Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by KA.