Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS)
Krishnaraja Sagara Dam
21.6% full
Total capacity
1,370 hm³
Live storage
1,270 hm³
River
Cauvery
Basin
Cauvery
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
KA
Coordinates
12.425°N, 76.575°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
21.6%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-70.2%year-over-year
7-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
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About Krishnaraja Sagara Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Krishnaraja Sagara Dam is filled to 21.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 251 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,370 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 1,270 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 70.2 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Krishnaraja Sagara Dam — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 4.0% (June 22, 2023) to a high of 100.0% (July 25, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by KA primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Cauvery basin at 12.425°N, 76.575°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 21.6%
- Water stored
- 251 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,370 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,270 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 70.2 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Cauvery
- River basin
- Cauvery
- Operator
- KA
- Coordinates
- 12.425°N, 76.575°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 21.6% | 251 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 21.5% | 250 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 22.8% | 265 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 12.5% | 145 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 6.7% | 78 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 7.0% | 82 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 7.4% | 86 |
| 31 May 2026 | 43.7% | 508 |
| 29 May 2026 | 7.4% | 86 |
| 21 May 2026 | 12.5% | 145 |
| 14 May 2026 | 18.0% | 210 |
| 7 May 2026 | 20.8% | 242 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Krishnaraja Sagara Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Krishnaraja Sagara Dam is at 21.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 251 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Krishnaraja Sagara Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Krishnaraja Sagara Dam is low at 21.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Krishnaraja Sagara Dam rising or falling?
The level at Krishnaraja Sagara Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Krishnaraja Sagara Dam hold?
Krishnaraja Sagara Dam has a total capacity of 1,370 hm³, of which about 1,270 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Krishnaraja Sagara Dam reservoir located?
Krishnaraja Sagara Dam is located in Karnataka, India, within the Cauvery basin (coordinates 12.425°N, 76.575°E).
What is Krishnaraja Sagara Dam used for?
Krishnaraja Sagara Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by KA.