Reservoir · Madhya Pradesh · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Kolar
Kolar Dam
54.6% full
Total capacity
179 hm³
Live storage
162 hm³
River
Kolar
Basin
Narmada
Primary use
water supply
Operator
MP
Coordinates
22.983°N, 77.167°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
54.6%vs 7 days ago
+3.9%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+5.7%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: UNKNOWN.
Catchment Weather
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About Kolar Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Kolar Dam is filled to 54.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 147 hm³ of water out of a maximum 179 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 162 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 3.9 percentage points, and it is 5.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Kolar Dam — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 35.0% (July 4, 2024) to a high of 100.0% (September 26, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by MP primarily for water supply. It lies within the Narmada basin at 22.983°N, 77.167°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 54.6%
- Water stored
- 147 hm³
- Total capacity
- 179 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 162 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 3.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 5.7 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Kolar
- River basin
- Narmada
- Operator
- MP
- Coordinates
- 22.983°N, 77.167°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 54.6% | 147 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 50.7% | 137 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 134 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 49.6% | 134 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 43.6% | 118 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 44.2% | 119 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 46.4% | 125 |
| 31 May 2026 | 52.2% | 141 |
| 29 May 2026 | 47.0% | 127 |
| 21 May 2026 | 47.9% | 129 |
| 14 May 2026 | 48.6% | 131 |
| 7 May 2026 | 49.2% | 133 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Kolar Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Kolar Dam is at 54.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 147 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Kolar Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Kolar Dam is within its normal operating range at 54.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Kolar Dam rising or falling?
The level at Kolar Dam is rising — it gained 3.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Kolar Dam hold?
Kolar Dam has a total capacity of 179 hm³, of which about 162 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Kolar Dam reservoir located?
Kolar Dam is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, within the Narmada basin (coordinates 22.983°N, 77.167°E).
What is Kolar Dam used for?
Kolar Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by MP.