Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Linganamakki
Linganamakki Dam
30.8% 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
2026-07-30
Current fill
30.8%vs 7 days ago
+6.3%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-27.9%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: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Linganamakki Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Linganamakki Dam is filled to 30.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,321 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,512 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 1,295 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 6.3 percentage points, and it is 27.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Linganamakki Dam — 159 data points between June 5, 2023 and July 30, 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
- 30.8%
- Water stored
- 1,321 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,512 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,295 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 6.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 27.9 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Sharavathi
- River basin
- West Flowing
- Operator
- KPCL
- Coordinates
- 14.183°N, 74.867°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 1,321 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 24.4% | 1,049 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 20.3% | 870 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 18.9% | 810 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 10.4% | 448 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 9.9% | 424 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 12.5% | 538 |
| 31 May 2026 | 39.2% | 1,685 |
| 29 May 2026 | 14.5% | 621 |
| 21 May 2026 | 17.2% | 740 |
| 14 May 2026 | 19.2% | 824 |
| 7 May 2026 | 21.8% | 935 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Linganamakki Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Linganamakki Dam is at 30.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,321 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Linganamakki Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Linganamakki Dam is low at 30.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Linganamakki Dam rising or falling?
The level at Linganamakki Dam is rising — it gained 6.3 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.