Reservoir · Madhya Pradesh · India · CWC · CENTRAL region
Indira Sagar
Indira Sagar Dam
26.4% full
Total capacity
12,221 hm³
Live storage
9,748 hm³
River
Narmada
Basin
Narmada
Primary use
multiple
Operator
NHPC
Coordinates
22.267°N, 76.458°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
26.4%vs 7 days ago
+4.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-11.3%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: CENTRAL.
Catchment Weather
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About Indira Sagar Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Indira Sagar Dam is filled to 26.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,573 hm³ of water out of a maximum 12,221 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 9,748 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 4.1 percentage points, and it is 11.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Indira Sagar Dam — 159 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 2.7% (March 27, 2026) to a high of 99.0% (November 2, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by NHPC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Narmada basin at 22.267°N, 76.458°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 26.4%
- Water stored
- 2,573 hm³
- Total capacity
- 12,221 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 9,748 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 11.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Narmada
- River basin
- Narmada
- Operator
- NHPC
- Coordinates
- 22.267°N, 76.458°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 26.4% | 2,573 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 22.3% | 2,171 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 24.7% | 2,406 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 23.6% | 2,301 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 14.5% | 1,414 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 14.6% | 1,427 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 21.3% | 2,074 |
| 31 May 2026 | 42.3% | 4,121 |
| 29 May 2026 | 22.9% | 2,228 |
| 21 May 2026 | 25.4% | 2,471 |
| 14 May 2026 | 27.9% | 2,715 |
| 7 May 2026 | 30.1% | 2,938 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Indira Sagar Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Indira Sagar Dam is at 26.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,573 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Indira Sagar Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Indira Sagar Dam is low at 26.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Indira Sagar Dam rising or falling?
The level at Indira Sagar Dam is rising — it gained 4.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Indira Sagar Dam hold?
Indira Sagar Dam has a total capacity of 12,221 hm³, of which about 9,748 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Indira Sagar Dam reservoir located?
Indira Sagar Dam is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, within the Narmada basin (coordinates 22.267°N, 76.458°E).
What is Indira Sagar Dam used for?
Indira Sagar Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by NHPC.