Reservoir · Andhra Pradesh · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Somasila
Somasila Dam
55.7% 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
2026-06-09
Current fill
55.7%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: UNKNOWN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Somasila Dam
As of June 9, 2026, Somasila Dam is filled to 55.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,229 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2,209 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 1,994 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 Somasila Dam — 1 data points between June 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 55.7% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 55.7% (June 9, 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
- 55.7%
- Water stored
- 1,229 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2,209 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,994 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Pennar
- River basin
- East Flowing
- Operator
- AP
- Coordinates
- 14.817°N, 79.550°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 55.7% | 1,229 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Somasila Dam?
As of June 9, 2026, Somasila Dam is at 55.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,229 hm³ of water, according to AP-WRIMS data.
Is Somasila Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Somasila Dam is within its normal operating range at 55.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Somasila Dam rising or falling?
The level at Somasila Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
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.