Reservoir · Odisha · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Hirakud
Hirakud Dam
56.4% full
Total capacity
8,141 hm³
Live storage
5,819 hm³
River
Mahanadi
Basin
Mahanadi
Primary use
multiple
Operator
ODISHA
Coordinates
21.528°N, 83.873°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
56.4%vs 7 days ago
+15.5%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+33.1%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
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About Hirakud Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Hirakud Dam is filled to 56.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3,032 hm³ of water out of a maximum 8,141 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 5,819 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 15.5 percentage points, and it is 33.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Hirakud Dam — 158 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 13.0% (June 27, 2024) to a high of 90.0% (October 12, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by ODISHA primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Mahanadi basin at 21.528°N, 83.873°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 56.4%
- Water stored
- 3,032 hm³
- Total capacity
- 8,141 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 5,819 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 15.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 33.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Mahanadi
- River basin
- Mahanadi
- Operator
- ODISHA
- Coordinates
- 21.528°N, 83.873°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 56.4% | 3,032 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 40.9% | 2,198 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 30.3% | 1,632 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 34.2% | 1,840 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 14.1% | 756 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 14.6% | 784 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 18.5% | 995 |
| 31 May 2026 | 43.2% | 2,324 |
| 29 May 2026 | 19.0% | 1,024 |
| 21 May 2026 | 21.4% | 1,148 |
| 14 May 2026 | 23.6% | 1,270 |
| 7 May 2026 | 26.7% | 1,435 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Hirakud Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Hirakud Dam is at 56.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 3,032 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Hirakud Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Hirakud Dam is within its normal operating range at 56.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Hirakud Dam rising or falling?
The level at Hirakud Dam is rising — it gained 15.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Hirakud Dam hold?
Hirakud Dam has a total capacity of 8,141 hm³, of which about 5,819 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Hirakud Dam reservoir located?
Hirakud Dam is located in Odisha, India, within the Mahanadi basin (coordinates 21.528°N, 83.873°E).
What is Hirakud Dam used for?
Hirakud Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by ODISHA.