Reservoir · Jharkhand · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Konar
Konar Dam
29.6% full
Total capacity
499 hm³
Live storage
441 hm³
River
Konar
Basin
Ganga
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
DVC
Coordinates
23.739°N, 85.717°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
29.6%vs 7 days ago
+1.7%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+7.4%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: EASTERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Konar Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Konar Dam is filled to 29.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 52 hm³ of water out of a maximum 499 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 441 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 1.7 percentage points, and it is 7.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Konar Dam — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 14.2% (June 19, 2025) to a high of 100.0% (September 18, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by DVC primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Ganga basin at 23.739°N, 85.717°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 29.6%
- Water stored
- 52 hm³
- Total capacity
- 499 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 441 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 7.4 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Konar
- River basin
- Ganga
- Operator
- DVC
- Coordinates
- 23.739°N, 85.717°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 29.6% | 52 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 27.8% | 49 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 19.3% | 34 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 35.2% | 62 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 30.7% | 54 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 31.3% | 55 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 38.6% | 68 |
| 31 May 2026 | 41.5% | 73 |
| 29 May 2026 | 40.3% | 71 |
| 21 May 2026 | 43.2% | 76 |
| 14 May 2026 | 44.9% | 79 |
| 7 May 2026 | 44.3% | 78 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Konar Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Konar Dam is at 29.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 52 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Konar Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Konar Dam is low at 29.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Konar Dam rising or falling?
The level at Konar Dam is rising — it gained 1.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Konar Dam hold?
Konar Dam has a total capacity of 499 hm³, of which about 441 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Konar Dam reservoir located?
Konar Dam is located in Jharkhand, India, within the Ganga basin (coordinates 23.739°N, 85.717°E).
What is Konar Dam used for?
Konar Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by DVC.