Reservoir · Tamil Nadu · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Papanasam (Manimuthar)
Papanasam Dam
24.9% full
Total capacity
148 hm³
Live storage
127 hm³
River
Tamirabarani
Basin
West Flowing
Primary use
multiple
Operator
TNPWD
Coordinates
8.733°N, 77.417°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
24.9%vs 7 days ago
-3.4%losing
vs 1 year ago
-20.4%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: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Papanasam Dam
As of June 4, 2026, Papanasam Dam is filled to 24.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 39 hm³ of water out of a maximum 148 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 127 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 3.4 percentage points, and it is 20.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Papanasam Dam — 59 data points between April 3, 2025 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 24.9% (June 4, 2026) to a high of 82.6% (December 26, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around December and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by TNPWD primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the West Flowing basin at 8.733°N, 77.417°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 24.9%
- Water stored
- 39 hm³
- Total capacity
- 148 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 127 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 3.4 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 20.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Tamirabarani
- River basin
- West Flowing
- Operator
- TNPWD
- Coordinates
- 8.733°N, 77.417°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 24.9% | 39 |
| 29 May 2026 | 28.2% | 44 |
| 21 May 2026 | 30.8% | 48 |
| 14 May 2026 | 34.5% | 54 |
| 7 May 2026 | 34.8% | 54 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 38.1% | 59 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 40.8% | 64 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 41.8% | 65 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 41.9% | 65 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 41.9% | 65 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 41.0% | 64 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 44.0% | 69 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Papanasam Dam?
As of June 4, 2026, Papanasam Dam is at 24.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 39 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Papanasam Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Papanasam Dam is low at 24.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Papanasam Dam rising or falling?
The level at Papanasam Dam is falling — it dropped 3.4 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Papanasam Dam hold?
Papanasam Dam has a total capacity of 148 hm³, of which about 127 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Papanasam Dam reservoir located?
Papanasam Dam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, within the West Flowing basin (coordinates 8.733°N, 77.417°E).
What is Papanasam Dam used for?
Papanasam Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by TNPWD.