Reservoir · Karnataka · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Malaprabha
Malaprabha Dam
24.0% 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
2026-07-30
Current fill
24.0%vs 7 days ago
+4.7%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-48.8%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 Malaprabha Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Malaprabha Dam is filled to 24.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 233 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,018 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 957 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 4.7 percentage points, and it is 48.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Malaprabha Dam — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 4.5% (July 2, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (September 12, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around June.
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
- 24.0%
- Water stored
- 233 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,018 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 957 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 48.8 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Malaprabha
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- KA
- Coordinates
- 15.633°N, 75.042°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 23.9% | 233 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 19.3% | 187 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 15.7% | 153 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 11.3% | 109 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 4.5% | 44 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 4.8% | 47 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 6.2% | 61 |
| 31 May 2026 | 33.8% | 329 |
| 29 May 2026 | 6.5% | 64 |
| 21 May 2026 | 7.1% | 69 |
| 14 May 2026 | 7.6% | 74 |
| 7 May 2026 | 8.8% | 85 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Malaprabha Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Malaprabha Dam is at 24.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 233 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Malaprabha Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Malaprabha Dam is low at 24.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Malaprabha Dam rising or falling?
The level at Malaprabha Dam is rising — it gained 4.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
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.