Reservoir · Uttar Pradesh · India · CWC · CENTRAL region
Matatila
Matatila Dam
25.7% full
Total capacity
882 hm³
Live storage
726 hm³
River
Betwa
Basin
Ganga
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
BWSB
Coordinates
25.100°N, 78.457°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
25.7%vs 7 days ago
+1.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-17.7%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: CENTRAL.
Catchment Weather
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About Matatila Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Matatila Dam is filled to 25.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 182 hm³ of water out of a maximum 882 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 726 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+1.1 pts), and it is 17.7 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Matatila Dam — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 6.9% (May 29, 2025) to a high of 91.0% (September 21, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by BWSB primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Ganga basin at 25.100°N, 78.457°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 25.7%
- Water stored
- 182 hm³
- Total capacity
- 882 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 726 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 17.7 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Betwa
- River basin
- Ganga
- Operator
- BWSB
- Coordinates
- 25.100°N, 78.457°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 25.7% | 182 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 24.6% | 174 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 20.6% | 146 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 20.1% | 142 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 15.8% | 112 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 14.7% | 104 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 15.6% | 110 |
| 31 May 2026 | 40.3% | 285 |
| 29 May 2026 | 10.5% | 74 |
| 21 May 2026 | 8.9% | 63 |
| 14 May 2026 | 8.1% | 57 |
| 7 May 2026 | 13.4% | 95 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Matatila Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Matatila Dam is at 25.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 182 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Matatila Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Matatila Dam is low at 25.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Matatila Dam rising or falling?
The level at Matatila Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+1.1 points).
How much water can Matatila Dam hold?
Matatila Dam has a total capacity of 882 hm³, of which about 726 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Matatila Dam reservoir located?
Matatila Dam is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, within the Ganga basin (coordinates 25.100°N, 78.457°E).
What is Matatila Dam used for?
Matatila Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by BWSB.