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Kakki

Kakki Dam

12.2% 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

2026-06-04

Current fill

12.2%
Critical

vs 7 days ago

-1.2%

losing

vs 1 year ago

-15.6%

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

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 9.350, 77.150 · Open in Google Maps

About Kakki Dam

As of June 4, 2026, Kakki Dam is filled to 12.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 55 hm³ of water out of a maximum 462 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 398 hm³ is usable (live) storage.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.2 pts), and it is 15.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Kakki Dam — 153 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 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
12.2%
Water stored
55 hm³
Total capacity
462 hm³
Usable capacity
398 hm³
7-day change
▼ 1.2 pts
Year-on-year
▼ 15.6 pts
Primary use
Hydroelectric power
River
Pamba
River basin
West Flowing
Operator
KSEB
Coordinates
9.350°N, 77.150°E
Last updated
June 4, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
4 Jun 202612.2%55
29 May 202613.4%60
21 May 202616.6%74
14 May 202620.6%92
7 May 202623.6%106
30 Apr 202627.0%121
23 Apr 202631.5%141
16 Apr 202634.9%156
9 Apr 202638.7%173
2 Apr 202641.8%187
27 Mar 202644.7%200
19 Mar 202648.2%215

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Kakki Dam?

As of June 4, 2026, Kakki Dam is at 12.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 55 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.

Is Kakki Dam reservoir full?

No. As of June 4, 2026, Kakki Dam is critically low at 12.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Kakki Dam rising or falling?

The level at Kakki Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.2 points).

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.

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