Reservoir · Jharkhand · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Panchet Hill
Panchet Hill Dam
48.9% full
Total capacity
1,496 hm³
Live storage
1,261 hm³
River
Damodar
Basin
Ganga
Primary use
multiple
Operator
DVC
Coordinates
23.778°N, 86.597°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
48.9%vs 7 days ago
-24.5%losing
vs 1 year ago
-13.1%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: EASTERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Panchet Hill Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Panchet Hill Dam is filled to 48.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 90 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,496 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 1,261 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 24.5 percentage points, and it is 13.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Panchet Hill Dam — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 18.5% (June 25, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (May 22, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around January and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by DVC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Ganga basin at 23.778°N, 86.597°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 48.9%
- Water stored
- 90 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,496 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,261 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 24.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 13.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Damodar
- River basin
- Ganga
- Operator
- DVC
- Coordinates
- 23.778°N, 86.597°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 48.9% | 90 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 73.4% | 135 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 47.3% | 87 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 61.4% | 113 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 19.0% | 35 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 18.5% | 34 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 19.6% | 36 |
| 31 May 2026 | 87.0% | 160 |
| 29 May 2026 | 53.3% | 98 |
| 21 May 2026 | 77.7% | 143 |
| 14 May 2026 | 100.0% | 184 |
| 7 May 2026 | 100.0% | 184 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Panchet Hill Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Panchet Hill Dam is at 48.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 90 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Panchet Hill Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Panchet Hill Dam is within its normal operating range at 48.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Panchet Hill Dam rising or falling?
The level at Panchet Hill Dam is falling — it dropped 24.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Panchet Hill Dam hold?
Panchet Hill Dam has a total capacity of 1,496 hm³, of which about 1,261 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Panchet Hill Dam reservoir located?
Panchet Hill Dam is located in Jharkhand, India, within the Ganga basin (coordinates 23.778°N, 86.597°E).
What is Panchet Hill Dam used for?
Panchet Hill Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by DVC.