Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Kabini
Kabini Dam
73.6% full
Total capacity
519 hm³
Live storage
468 hm³
River
Kabini
Basin
Cauvery
Primary use
multiple
Operator
KPCL
Coordinates
11.933°N, 76.350°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
73.6%vs 7 days ago
+14.5%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-17.3%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: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Kabini Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Kabini Dam is filled to 73.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 327 hm³ of water out of a maximum 519 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 468 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 14.5 percentage points, and it is 17.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kabini Dam — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 1.0% (June 14, 2023) to a high of 100.0% (October 10, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by KPCL primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Cauvery basin at 11.933°N, 76.350°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 73.6%
- Water stored
- 327 hm³
- Total capacity
- 519 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 468 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 14.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 17.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Kabini
- River basin
- Cauvery
- Operator
- KPCL
- Coordinates
- 11.933°N, 76.350°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 73.6% | 327 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 59.2% | 263 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 52.8% | 234 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 33.9% | 150 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 9.3% | 41 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 8.3% | 37 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 4.1% | 18 |
| 31 May 2026 | 49.5% | 220 |
| 29 May 2026 | 6.3% | 28 |
| 21 May 2026 | 8.9% | 40 |
| 14 May 2026 | 11.2% | 50 |
| 7 May 2026 | 14.1% | 62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kabini Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Kabini Dam is at 73.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 327 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Kabini Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Kabini Dam is within its normal operating range at 73.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kabini Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kabini Dam is rising — it gained 14.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Kabini Dam hold?
Kabini Dam has a total capacity of 519 hm³, of which about 468 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Kabini Dam reservoir located?
Kabini Dam is located in Karnataka, India, within the Cauvery basin (coordinates 11.933°N, 76.350°E).
What is Kabini Dam used for?
Kabini Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by KPCL.