Reservoir · Tamil Nadu · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Sathanur
Sathanur Dam
22.5% full
Total capacity
207 hm³
Live storage
199 hm³
River
Ponnaiyar
Basin
East Flowing
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
TNPWD
Coordinates
12.167°N, 79.167°E
Last updated
2026-06-10
Current fill
22.5%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. CWC region: SOUTHERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Sathanur Dam
As of June 10, 2026, Sathanur Dam is filled to 22.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 47 hm³ of water out of a maximum 207 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 199 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 Sathanur Dam — 1 data points between June 10, 2026 and June 10, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 22.5% (June 10, 2026) to a high of 22.5% (June 10, 2026).
It is operated by TNPWD primarily for irrigation. It lies within the East Flowing basin at 12.167°N, 79.167°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 22.5%
- Water stored
- 47 hm³
- Total capacity
- 207 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 199 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Ponnaiyar
- River basin
- East Flowing
- Operator
- TNPWD
- Coordinates
- 12.167°N, 79.167°E
- Last updated
- June 10, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 22.5% | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Sathanur Dam?
As of June 10, 2026, Sathanur Dam is at 22.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 47 hm³ of water, according to Tamil Nadu WRD data.
Is Sathanur Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 10, 2026, Sathanur Dam is low at 22.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Sathanur Dam rising or falling?
The level at Sathanur Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Sathanur Dam hold?
Sathanur Dam has a total capacity of 207 hm³, of which about 199 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Sathanur Dam reservoir located?
Sathanur Dam is located in Tamil Nadu, India, within the East Flowing basin (coordinates 12.167°N, 79.167°E).
What is Sathanur Dam used for?
Sathanur Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by TNPWD.