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Reservoir · Himachal Pradesh · India · CWC · NORTHERN region

Kol Dam

68.4% full

Total capacity

89 hm³

Live storage

89 hm³

Primary use

multiple

Operator

CWC

Coordinates

31.392°N, 76.870°E

Last updated

2026-06-04

Current fill

68.4%
Normal

vs 7 days ago

-5.8%

losing

vs 1 year ago

+30.2%

year-over-year

7-day trend

falling

Weekly storage

Fill history — multi-year

About this reservoir

Data source

official

Storage data: CWC (Central Water Commission) Weekly Storage Bulletin, India. CWC region: NORTHERN.

Catchment Weather

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

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 31.392, 76.870 · Open in Google Maps

About Kol Dam

As of June 4, 2026, Kol Dam is filled to 68.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 61 hm³ of water out of a maximum 89 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.

Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 5.8 percentage points, and it is 30.2 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Kol Dam — 59 data points between April 3, 2025 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 22.5% (July 24, 2025) to a high of 92.8% (January 29, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around August.

It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.

Key facts

Current fill level
68.4%
Water stored
61 hm³
Total capacity
89 hm³
7-day change
▼ 5.8 pts
Year-on-year
▲ 30.2 pts
Primary use
Multipurpose
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
31.392°N, 76.870°E
Last updated
June 4, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
4 Jun 202668.4%61
29 May 202674.2%66
21 May 202663.2%56
14 May 202680.0%71
7 May 202668.4%61
30 Apr 202671.2%63
23 Apr 202682.2%73
16 Apr 202670.4%63
9 Apr 202677.3%69
2 Apr 202688.6%79
27 Mar 202686.5%77
19 Mar 202685.0%76

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Kol Dam?

As of June 4, 2026, Kol Dam is at 68.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 61 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.

Is Kol Dam reservoir full?

No. As of June 4, 2026, Kol Dam is within its normal operating range at 68.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Kol Dam rising or falling?

The level at Kol Dam is falling — it dropped 5.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.

How much water can Kol Dam hold?

Kol Dam has a total capacity of 89 hm³.

Where is Kol Dam reservoir located?

Kol Dam is located in Himachal Pradesh, India (coordinates 31.392°N, 76.870°E).

What is Kol Dam used for?

Kol Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CWC.

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