Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Linganamakki
Linganamakki Dam
12.5% full
Total capacity
1,512 hm³
Live storage
1,295 hm³
River
Sharavathi
Basin
West Flowing
Primary use
hydropower
Operator
KPCL
Coordinates
14.183°N, 74.867°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
12.5%vs 7 days ago
-1.9%losing
vs 1 year ago
-8.4%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: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Linganamakki Dam
As of June 4, 2026, Linganamakki Dam is filled to 12.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 538 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,512 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 1,295 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 1.9 percentage points, and it is 8.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Linganamakki Dam — 152 data points between June 5, 2023 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 7.0% (June 22, 2023) to a high of 98.0% (September 12, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by KPCL primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the West Flowing basin at 14.183°N, 74.867°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 12.5%
- Water stored
- 538 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,512 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,295 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 8.4 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Sharavathi
- River basin
- West Flowing
- Operator
- KPCL
- Coordinates
- 14.183°N, 74.867°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 12.5% | 538 |
| 29 May 2026 | 14.5% | 621 |
| 21 May 2026 | 17.2% | 740 |
| 14 May 2026 | 19.2% | 824 |
| 7 May 2026 | 21.8% | 935 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 24.2% | 1,040 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 26.9% | 1,157 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 29.6% | 1,269 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 32.3% | 1,388 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 35.3% | 1,516 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 38.0% | 1,633 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 40.4% | 1,735 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Linganamakki Dam?
As of June 4, 2026, Linganamakki Dam is at 12.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 538 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Linganamakki Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Linganamakki Dam is critically low at 12.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Linganamakki Dam rising or falling?
The level at Linganamakki Dam is falling — it dropped 1.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Linganamakki Dam hold?
Linganamakki Dam has a total capacity of 1,512 hm³, of which about 1,295 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Linganamakki Dam reservoir located?
Linganamakki Dam is located in Karnataka, India, within the West Flowing basin (coordinates 14.183°N, 74.867°E).
What is Linganamakki Dam used for?
Linganamakki Dam is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by KPCL.