Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Malaprabha
Malaprabha Dam
6.2% full
Total capacity
1,018 hm³
Live storage
957 hm³
River
Malaprabha
Basin
Krishna
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
KA
Coordinates
15.633°N, 75.042°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
6.2%vs 7 days ago
-0.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
-4.6%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 Malaprabha Dam
As of June 4, 2026, Malaprabha Dam is filled to 6.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 61 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,018 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 957 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.3 pts), and it is 4.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Malaprabha Dam — 153 data points between June 8, 2023 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 6.2% (June 4, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (September 12, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by KA primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Krishna basin at 15.633°N, 75.042°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 6.2%
- Water stored
- 61 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,018 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 957 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 4.6 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Malaprabha
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- KA
- Coordinates
- 15.633°N, 75.042°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 6.2% | 61 |
| 29 May 2026 | 6.5% | 64 |
| 21 May 2026 | 7.1% | 69 |
| 14 May 2026 | 7.6% | 74 |
| 7 May 2026 | 8.8% | 85 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 11.2% | 109 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 12.5% | 121 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 16.0% | 156 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 18.9% | 183 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 20.2% | 197 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 20.2% | 197 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 21.1% | 205 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Malaprabha Dam?
As of June 4, 2026, Malaprabha Dam is at 6.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 61 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Malaprabha Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Malaprabha Dam is critically low at 6.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Malaprabha Dam rising or falling?
The level at Malaprabha Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.3 points).
How much water can Malaprabha Dam hold?
Malaprabha Dam has a total capacity of 1,018 hm³, of which about 957 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Malaprabha Dam reservoir located?
Malaprabha Dam is located in Karnataka, India, within the Krishna basin (coordinates 15.633°N, 75.042°E).
What is Malaprabha Dam used for?
Malaprabha Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by KA.