Reservoir · Madhya Pradesh · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Omkareshwar
Omkareshwar Dam
25.1% full
Total capacity
1,170 hm³
Live storage
959 hm³
River
Narmada
Basin
Narmada
Primary use
hydropower
Operator
NHPC
Coordinates
22.317°N, 76.200°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
25.1%vs 7 days ago
-18.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
+2.7%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: UNKNOWN.
Catchment Weather
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About Omkareshwar Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Omkareshwar Dam is filled to 25.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 75 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,170 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 959 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 18.1 percentage points, and it is 2.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Omkareshwar Dam — 159 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 5.0% (June 30, 2023) to a high of 82.6% (April 24, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by NHPC primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Narmada basin at 22.317°N, 76.200°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 25.1%
- Water stored
- 75 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,170 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 959 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 18.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 2.7 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Narmada
- River basin
- Narmada
- Operator
- NHPC
- Coordinates
- 22.317°N, 76.200°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 25.1% | 75 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 43.1% | 129 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 39.8% | 119 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 47.2% | 141 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 55.2% | 165 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 32.8% | 98 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 25.4% | 76 |
| 31 May 2026 | 9.4% | 28 |
| 29 May 2026 | 22.1% | 66 |
| 21 May 2026 | 38.8% | 116 |
| 14 May 2026 | 50.2% | 150 |
| 7 May 2026 | 45.3% | 135 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Omkareshwar Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Omkareshwar Dam is at 25.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 75 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Omkareshwar Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Omkareshwar Dam is low at 25.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Omkareshwar Dam rising or falling?
The level at Omkareshwar Dam is falling — it dropped 18.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Omkareshwar Dam hold?
Omkareshwar Dam has a total capacity of 1,170 hm³, of which about 959 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Omkareshwar Dam reservoir located?
Omkareshwar Dam is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, within the Narmada basin (coordinates 22.317°N, 76.200°E).
What is Omkareshwar Dam used for?
Omkareshwar Dam is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by NHPC.