Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Karanja Dam
60.6% full
Total capacity
218 hm³
Live storage
207 hm³
River
Karanja
Basin
Godavari
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
KA
Coordinates
17.888°N, 77.313°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
60.6%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-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
About Karanja Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Karanja Dam is filled to 60.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 126 hm³ of water out of a maximum 218 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 207 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Karanja Dam — 3 data points between July 16, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 60.6% (July 23, 2026) to a high of 61.4% (July 16, 2026).
It is operated by KA primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Godavari basin at 17.888°N, 77.313°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 60.6%
- Water stored
- 126 hm³
- Total capacity
- 218 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 207 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Karanja
- River basin
- Godavari
- Operator
- KA
- Coordinates
- 17.888°N, 77.313°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 60.6% | 126 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 60.6% | 126 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 61.4% | 128 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Karanja Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Karanja Dam is at 60.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 126 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Karanja Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Karanja Dam is within its normal operating range at 60.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Karanja Dam rising or falling?
The level at Karanja Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Karanja Dam hold?
Karanja Dam has a total capacity of 218 hm³, of which about 207 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Karanja Dam reservoir located?
Karanja Dam is located in Karnataka, India, within the Godavari basin (coordinates 17.888°N, 77.313°E).
What is Karanja Dam used for?
Karanja Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by KA.