Reservoir · Andhra Pradesh · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Somasila
Somasila Dam
30.5% full
Total capacity
2,209 hm³
Live storage
1,994 hm³
River
Pennar
Basin
East Flowing
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
AP
Coordinates
14.817°N, 79.550°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
30.5%vs 7 days ago
-7.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
↓falling
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
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About Somasila Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Somasila Dam is filled to 30.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 608 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2,209 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 1,994 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 7.1 percentage points.
Across the readings we hold for Somasila Dam — 10 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 30.5% (July 30, 2026) to a high of 64.7% (May 31, 2026).
It is operated by AP primarily for irrigation. It lies within the East Flowing basin at 14.817°N, 79.550°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 30.5%
- Water stored
- 608 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2,209 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,994 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 7.1 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Pennar
- River basin
- East Flowing
- Operator
- AP
- Coordinates
- 14.817°N, 79.550°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 30.5% | 608 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 37.6% | 830 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 33.0% | 658 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 39.6% | 876 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 35.3% | 704 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 42.0% | 927 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 38.2% | 761 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 41.1% | 821 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 44.4% | 885 |
| 31 May 2026 | 64.7% | 1,291 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Somasila Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Somasila Dam is at 30.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 608 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Somasila Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Somasila Dam is low at 30.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Somasila Dam rising or falling?
The level at Somasila Dam is falling — it dropped 7.1 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Somasila Dam hold?
Somasila Dam has a total capacity of 2,209 hm³, of which about 1,994 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Somasila Dam reservoir located?
Somasila Dam is located in Andhra Pradesh, India, within the East Flowing basin (coordinates 14.817°N, 79.550°E).
What is Somasila Dam used for?
Somasila Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by AP.