Reservoir · Tamil Nadu · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Mettur (Stanley Reservoir)
Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir
44.6% full
Total capacity
2,647 hm³
Live storage
2,585 hm³
River
Cauvery
Basin
Cauvery
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
TNPWD
Coordinates
11.783°N, 77.800°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
44.6%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir
As of June 10, 2026, Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir is filled to 44.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,179 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2,647 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 2,585 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir — 1 data points between June 10, 2026 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 44.6% (June 10, 2026) to a high of 44.6% (June 10, 2026).
It is operated by TNPWD primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Cauvery basin at 11.783°N, 77.800°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 44.6%
- Water stored
- 1,179 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2,647 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 2,585 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Cauvery
- River basin
- Cauvery
- Operator
- TNPWD
- Coordinates
- 11.783°N, 77.800°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 44.6% | 1,179 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir?
As of June 10, 2026, Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir is at 44.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,179 hm³ of water, according to Tamil Nadu WRD data.
Is Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 44.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir hold?
Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir has a total capacity of 2,647 hm³, of which about 2,585 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir reservoir located?
Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir is located in Tamil Nadu, India, within the Cauvery basin (coordinates 11.783°N, 77.800°E).
What is Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir used for?
Mettur Dam / Stanley Reservoir is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by TNPWD.