Reservoir · Himachal Pradesh · India · CWC · NORTHERN region
Pong (Maharana Pratap Sagar)
Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar
40.4% full
Total capacity
8,570 hm³
Live storage
7,290 hm³
River
Beas
Basin
Indus
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
BBMB
Coordinates
31.917°N, 75.933°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
40.4%vs 7 days ago
+8.5%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+9.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
Weekly storage
Fill history — multi-year
About this reservoir
Data source
official
Storage data: CWC (Central Water Commission) Weekly Storage Bulletin, India. CWC region: NORTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar
As of July 30, 2026, Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar is filled to 40.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,486 hm³ of water out of a maximum 8,570 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 7,290 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 8.5 percentage points, and it is 9.3 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 9.1% (June 19, 2025) to a high of 99.8% (September 18, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by BBMB primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Indus basin at 31.917°N, 75.933°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 40.4%
- Water stored
- 2,486 hm³
- Total capacity
- 8,570 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 7,290 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 8.5 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 9.3 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Beas
- River basin
- Indus
- Operator
- BBMB
- Coordinates
- 31.917°N, 75.933°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 40.4% | 2,486 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 31.8% | 1,960 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 28.8% | 1,770 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 26.7% | 1,645 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 25.6% | 1,575 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 27.4% | 1,684 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 35.1% | 2,161 |
| 31 May 2026 | 13.0% | 799 |
| 29 May 2026 | 35.3% | 2,174 |
| 21 May 2026 | 36.2% | 2,226 |
| 14 May 2026 | 36.9% | 2,269 |
| 7 May 2026 | 37.4% | 2,301 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar?
As of July 30, 2026, Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar is at 40.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,486 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar is within its normal operating range at 40.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar rising or falling?
The level at Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar is rising — it gained 8.5 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar hold?
Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar has a total capacity of 8,570 hm³, of which about 7,290 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar reservoir located?
Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar is located in Himachal Pradesh, India, within the Indus basin (coordinates 31.917°N, 75.933°E).
What is Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar used for?
Pong Dam / Maharana Pratap Sagar is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by BBMB.