Reservoir · Andhra Pradesh · India · CWC
Prakasam Barrage
97.0% full
Total capacity
87 hm³
Live storage
65 hm³
River
Krishna
Basin
Krishna
Operator
AP Water Resources Dept
Coordinates
16.507°N, 80.605°E
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
97.0%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.
Catchment Weather
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About Prakasam Barrage
As of July 29, 2026, Prakasam Barrage is filled to 97.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 84 hm³ of water out of a maximum 87 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 65 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 Prakasam Barrage — 4 data points between July 2, 2026 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 82.1% (July 2, 2026) to a high of 97.0% (July 22, 2026).
It is operated by AP Water Resources Dept. It lies within the Krishna basin at 16.507°N, 80.605°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 97.0%
- Water stored
- 84 hm³
- Total capacity
- 87 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 65 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- River
- Krishna
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- AP Water Resources Dept
- Coordinates
- 16.507°N, 80.605°E
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 97.0% | 84 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 97.0% | 84 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 87.7% | 76 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 82.1% | 71 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Prakasam Barrage?
As of July 29, 2026, Prakasam Barrage is at 97.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 84 hm³ of water, according to AP-WRIMS data.
Is Prakasam Barrage reservoir full?
Prakasam Barrage is essentially full, sitting at 97.0% of capacity as of July 29, 2026.
Is the water level at Prakasam Barrage rising or falling?
The level at Prakasam Barrage has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Prakasam Barrage hold?
Prakasam Barrage has a total capacity of 87 hm³, of which about 65 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Prakasam Barrage reservoir located?
Prakasam Barrage is located in Andhra Pradesh, India, within the Krishna basin (coordinates 16.507°N, 80.605°E).