Reservoir · Telangana · India · CWC · SOUTHERN region
Srisailam
Srisailam Dam
19.4% full
Total capacity
6,111 hm³
Live storage
5,823 hm³
River
Krishna
Basin
Krishna
Primary use
multiple
Operator
AP/TS
Coordinates
16.094°N, 78.882°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
19.4%vs 7 days ago
+0.3%gaining
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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Srisailam Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Srisailam Dam is filled to 19.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,167 hm³ of water out of a maximum 6,111 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 5,823 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.3 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Srisailam Dam — 10 data points between May 31, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 17.9% (July 23, 2026) to a high of 19.4% (July 15, 2026).
It is operated by AP/TS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Krishna basin at 16.094°N, 78.882°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 19.4%
- Water stored
- 1,167 hm³
- Total capacity
- 6,111 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 5,823 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Krishna
- River basin
- Krishna
- Operator
- AP/TS
- Coordinates
- 16.094°N, 78.882°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 19.4% | 1,167 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 19.1% | 1,169 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 17.9% | 1,079 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 19.2% | 1,175 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 18.1% | 1,090 |
| 15 Jul 2026 | 19.4% | 1,186 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 18.2% | 1,095 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 18.2% | 1,097 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 18.3% | 1,102 |
| 31 May 2026 | 17.9% | 1,079 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Srisailam Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Srisailam Dam is at 19.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,167 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Srisailam Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Srisailam Dam is critically low at 19.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Srisailam Dam rising or falling?
The level at Srisailam Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.3 points).
How much water can Srisailam Dam hold?
Srisailam Dam has a total capacity of 6,111 hm³, of which about 5,823 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Srisailam Dam reservoir located?
Srisailam Dam is located in Telangana, India, within the Krishna basin (coordinates 16.094°N, 78.882°E).
What is Srisailam Dam used for?
Srisailam Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by AP/TS.