Reservoir · Uttar Pradesh · India · CWC · CENTRAL region
Rihand (Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar)
Rihand Dam
24.5% full
Total capacity
10,600 hm³
Live storage
8,912 hm³
River
Rihand
Basin
Ganga
Primary use
hydropower
Operator
NTPC
Coordinates
24.192°N, 83.014°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
24.5%vs 7 days ago
+4.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-11.8%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: CENTRAL.
Catchment Weather
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About Rihand Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Rihand Dam is filled to 24.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,385 hm³ of water out of a maximum 10,600 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 8,912 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 4.2 percentage points, and it is 11.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Rihand Dam — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 18.0% (July 16, 2026) to a high of 77.4% (September 18, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by NTPC primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Ganga basin at 24.192°N, 83.014°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 24.5%
- Water stored
- 1,385 hm³
- Total capacity
- 10,600 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 8,912 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 4.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 11.8 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Rihand
- River basin
- Ganga
- Operator
- NTPC
- Coordinates
- 24.192°N, 83.014°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 24.5% | 1,385 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 20.3% | 1,147 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 18.0% | 1,016 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 19.0% | 1,075 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 19.8% | 1,116 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 21.0% | 1,189 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 28.3% | 1,597 |
| 31 May 2026 | 37.7% | 2,131 |
| 29 May 2026 | 30.5% | 1,721 |
| 21 May 2026 | 33.3% | 1,880 |
| 14 May 2026 | 35.7% | 2,016 |
| 7 May 2026 | 37.3% | 2,107 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Rihand Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Rihand Dam is at 24.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,385 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Rihand Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Rihand Dam is low at 24.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Rihand Dam rising or falling?
The level at Rihand Dam is rising — it gained 4.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Rihand Dam hold?
Rihand Dam has a total capacity of 10,600 hm³, of which about 8,912 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Rihand Dam reservoir located?
Rihand Dam is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, within the Ganga basin (coordinates 24.192°N, 83.014°E).
What is Rihand Dam used for?
Rihand Dam is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by NTPC.