Reservoir · Chhattisgarh · India · CWC · UNKNOWN region
Tandula
Tandula Dam
46.3% full
Total capacity
338 hm³
Live storage
286 hm³
River
Sheonath
Basin
Mahanadi
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
CG
Coordinates
20.911°N, 80.994°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
46.3%vs 7 days ago
+2.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+21.9%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
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Tandula Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Tandula Dam is filled to 46.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 144 hm³ of water out of a maximum 338 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 286 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.2 percentage points, and it is 21.9 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Tandula Dam — 154 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 6.0% (July 11, 2024) to a high of 96.9% (October 7, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around September and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by CG primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Mahanadi basin at 20.911°N, 80.994°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 46.3%
- Water stored
- 144 hm³
- Total capacity
- 338 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 286 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 21.9 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Sheonath
- River basin
- Mahanadi
- Operator
- CG
- Coordinates
- 20.911°N, 80.994°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 46.3% | 144 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 44.0% | 137 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 43.1% | 134 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 43.4% | 135 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 130 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 41.9% | 131 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 45.9% | 143 |
| 31 May 2026 | 40.1% | 125 |
| 29 May 2026 | 45.9% | 143 |
| 21 May 2026 | 46.6% | 145 |
| 14 May 2026 | 46.3% | 144 |
| 7 May 2026 | 46.3% | 144 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Tandula Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Tandula Dam is at 46.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 144 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Tandula Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Tandula Dam is within its normal operating range at 46.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Tandula Dam rising or falling?
The level at Tandula Dam is rising — it gained 2.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Tandula Dam hold?
Tandula Dam has a total capacity of 338 hm³, of which about 286 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Tandula Dam reservoir located?
Tandula Dam is located in Chhattisgarh, India, within the Mahanadi basin (coordinates 20.911°N, 80.994°E).
What is Tandula Dam used for?
Tandula Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by CG.