Reservoir · Chhattisgarh · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Sondur
Sondur Dam
75.0% full
Total capacity
372 hm³
Live storage
343 hm³
River
Sondur
Basin
Mahanadi
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
CG
Coordinates
20.533°N, 81.917°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
75.0%vs 7 days ago
+6.6%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+52.7%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
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About Sondur Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Sondur Dam is filled to 75.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 135 hm³ of water out of a maximum 372 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 343 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 6.6 percentage points, and it is 52.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Sondur Dam — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 17.2% (May 8, 2025) to a high of 76.5% (July 9, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by CG primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Mahanadi basin at 20.533°N, 81.917°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 75.0%
- Water stored
- 135 hm³
- Total capacity
- 372 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 343 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 6.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 52.7 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Sondur
- River basin
- Mahanadi
- Operator
- CG
- Coordinates
- 20.533°N, 81.917°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 75.0% | 135 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 68.4% | 123 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 66.5% | 119 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 76.5% | 137 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 65.5% | 118 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 65.0% | 117 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 62.9% | 113 |
| 31 May 2026 | 45.1% | 81 |
| 29 May 2026 | 62.9% | 113 |
| 21 May 2026 | 63.3% | 114 |
| 14 May 2026 | 63.5% | 114 |
| 7 May 2026 | 64.1% | 115 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Sondur Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Sondur Dam is at 75.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 135 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Sondur Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Sondur Dam is within its normal operating range at 75.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Sondur Dam rising or falling?
The level at Sondur Dam is rising — it gained 6.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Sondur Dam hold?
Sondur Dam has a total capacity of 372 hm³, of which about 343 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Sondur Dam reservoir located?
Sondur Dam is located in Chhattisgarh, India, within the Mahanadi basin (coordinates 20.533°N, 81.917°E).
What is Sondur Dam used for?
Sondur Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by CG.