Reservoir · Kerala · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Kakki
Kakki Dam
33.0% full
Total capacity
462 hm³
Live storage
398 hm³
River
Pamba
Basin
West Flowing
Primary use
hydropower
Operator
KSEB
Coordinates
9.350°N, 77.150°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
33.0%vs 7 days ago
+1.8%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-28.4%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 Kakki Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Kakki Dam is filled to 33.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 148 hm³ of water out of a maximum 462 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 398 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 1.8 percentage points, and it is 28.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kakki Dam — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 10.0% (June 22, 2023) to a high of 86.7% (October 30, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around December and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by KSEB primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the West Flowing basin at 9.350°N, 77.150°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 33.0%
- Water stored
- 148 hm³
- Total capacity
- 462 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 398 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 28.4 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Pamba
- River basin
- West Flowing
- Operator
- KSEB
- Coordinates
- 9.350°N, 77.150°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 33.0% | 148 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 31.2% | 139 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 30.5% | 136 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 27.6% | 123 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 22.4% | 100 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 22.0% | 99 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 12.2% | 55 |
| 31 May 2026 | 48.3% | 216 |
| 29 May 2026 | 13.4% | 60 |
| 21 May 2026 | 16.6% | 74 |
| 14 May 2026 | 20.6% | 92 |
| 7 May 2026 | 23.6% | 106 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kakki Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Kakki Dam is at 33.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 148 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Kakki Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Kakki Dam is low at 33.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kakki Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kakki Dam is rising — it gained 1.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Kakki Dam hold?
Kakki Dam has a total capacity of 462 hm³, of which about 398 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Kakki Dam reservoir located?
Kakki Dam is located in Kerala, India, within the West Flowing basin (coordinates 9.350°N, 77.150°E).
What is Kakki Dam used for?
Kakki Dam is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by KSEB.