Reservoir · Gujarat · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Sardar Sarovar (SSP)
Sardar Sarovar Dam
50.8% full
Total capacity
9,460 hm³
Live storage
5,800 hm³
River
Narmada
Basin
Narmada
Primary use
multiple
Operator
SSNNL
Coordinates
21.831°N, 73.742°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
50.8%vs 7 days ago
+3.6%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+34.6%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: UNKNOWN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Sardar Sarovar Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Sardar Sarovar Dam is filled to 50.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,926 hm³ of water out of a maximum 9,460 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 5,800 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 3.6 percentage points, and it is 34.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Sardar Sarovar Dam — 159 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 12.9% (July 3, 2025) to a high of 100.0% (September 21, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by SSNNL primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Narmada basin at 21.831°N, 73.742°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 50.8%
- Water stored
- 2,926 hm³
- Total capacity
- 9,460 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 5,800 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 3.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 34.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Narmada
- River basin
- Narmada
- Operator
- SSNNL
- Coordinates
- 21.831°N, 73.742°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 50.8% | 2,926 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 47.3% | 2,722 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 41.8% | 2,407 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 43.9% | 2,527 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 40.7% | 2,344 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 43.0% | 2,477 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 48.2% | 2,775 |
| 31 May 2026 | 39.1% | 2,251 |
| 29 May 2026 | 51.4% | 2,963 |
| 21 May 2026 | 52.1% | 3,002 |
| 14 May 2026 | 54.0% | 3,110 |
| 7 May 2026 | 53.9% | 3,103 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Sardar Sarovar Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Sardar Sarovar Dam is at 50.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,926 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Sardar Sarovar Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Sardar Sarovar Dam is within its normal operating range at 50.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Sardar Sarovar Dam rising or falling?
The level at Sardar Sarovar Dam is rising — it gained 3.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Sardar Sarovar Dam hold?
Sardar Sarovar Dam has a total capacity of 9,460 hm³, of which about 5,800 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Sardar Sarovar Dam reservoir located?
Sardar Sarovar Dam is located in Gujarat, India, within the Narmada basin (coordinates 21.831°N, 73.742°E).
What is Sardar Sarovar Dam used for?
Sardar Sarovar Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by SSNNL.