Reservoir · Himachal Pradesh · India · CWC · NORTHERN region
Kol Dam
29.6% full
Total capacity
89 hm³
Live storage
89 hm³
Primary use
multiple
Operator
CWC
Coordinates
31.392°N, 76.870°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
29.6%vs 7 days ago
+2.5%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-14.3%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: NORTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Kol Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Kol Dam is filled to 29.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 26 hm³ of water out of a maximum 89 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.5 percentage points, and it is 14.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kol Dam — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 16.9% (July 16, 2026) to a high of 92.8% (January 29, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around July.
It is operated by CWC primarily for multiple purposes.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 29.6%
- Water stored
- 26 hm³
- Total capacity
- 89 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 14.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- Operator
- CWC
- Coordinates
- 31.392°N, 76.870°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 29.6% | 26 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 27.1% | 24 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 16.9% | 15 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 28.4% | 25 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 40 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 48.3% | 43 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 68.4% | 61 |
| 31 May 2026 | 74.2% | 66 |
| 29 May 2026 | 74.2% | 66 |
| 21 May 2026 | 63.2% | 56 |
| 14 May 2026 | 80.0% | 71 |
| 7 May 2026 | 68.4% | 61 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kol Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Kol Dam is at 29.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 26 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Kol Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Kol Dam is low at 29.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kol Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kol Dam is rising — it gained 2.5 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.