Reservoir · Gujarat · India · CWC · WESTERN region
Machhu-1
Machhu Dam I
26.1% full
Total capacity
71 hm³
Live storage
71 hm³
River
Machhu
Basin
West Flowing
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
GUJARAT
Coordinates
22.468°N, 70.970°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
26.1%vs 7 days ago
-2.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
+5.0%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: WESTERN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Machhu Dam I
As of June 4, 2026, Machhu Dam I is filled to 26.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 19 hm³ of water out of a maximum 71 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 2.1 percentage points, and it is 5.0 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Machhu Dam I — 153 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 7.0% (June 27, 2024) to a high of 97.2% (September 11, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by GUJARAT primarily for irrigation. It lies within the West Flowing basin at 22.468°N, 70.970°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 26.1%
- Water stored
- 19 hm³
- Total capacity
- 71 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 2.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 5.0 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Machhu
- River basin
- West Flowing
- Operator
- GUJARAT
- Coordinates
- 22.468°N, 70.970°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 26.1% | 19 |
| 29 May 2026 | 28.2% | 20 |
| 21 May 2026 | 29.2% | 21 |
| 14 May 2026 | 30.7% | 22 |
| 7 May 2026 | 32.3% | 23 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 34.0% | 24 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 35.4% | 25 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 36.4% | 26 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 37.6% | 27 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 38.2% | 27 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 39.1% | 28 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 39.1% | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Machhu Dam I?
As of June 4, 2026, Machhu Dam I is at 26.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 19 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Machhu Dam I reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Machhu Dam I is low at 26.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Machhu Dam I rising or falling?
The level at Machhu Dam I is falling — it dropped 2.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Machhu Dam I hold?
Machhu Dam I has a total capacity of 71 hm³.
Where is Machhu Dam I reservoir located?
Machhu Dam I is located in Gujarat, India, within the West Flowing basin (coordinates 22.468°N, 70.970°E).
What is Machhu Dam I used for?
Machhu Dam I is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by GUJARAT.