Reservoir · Madhya Pradesh · India · CWC · CENTRAL region
Tawa
Tawa Dam
13.6% full
Total capacity
2,014 hm³
Live storage
1,993 hm³
River
Tawa
Basin
Narmada
Primary use
irrigation
Operator
MP
Coordinates
22.617°N, 77.933°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
13.6%vs 7 days ago
+2.8%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-53.1%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: CENTRAL.
Catchment Weather
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About Tawa Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Tawa Dam is filled to 13.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 264 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2,014 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 1,993 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 2.8 percentage points, and it is 53.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Tawa Dam — 158 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 4.5% (June 4, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (September 14, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by MP primarily for irrigation. It lies within the Narmada basin at 22.617°N, 77.933°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 13.6%
- Water stored
- 264 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2,014 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,993 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 2.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 53.1 pts
- Primary use
- Irrigation
- River
- Tawa
- River basin
- Narmada
- Operator
- MP
- Coordinates
- 22.617°N, 77.933°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 13.6% | 264 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 10.8% | 209 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 8.8% | 172 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 7.6% | 148 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 5.1% | 99 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 4.5% | 88 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 4.5% | 87 |
| 31 May 2026 | 51.7% | 1,006 |
| 29 May 2026 | 6.3% | 123 |
| 21 May 2026 | 10.8% | 209 |
| 14 May 2026 | 16.7% | 324 |
| 7 May 2026 | 23.7% | 460 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Tawa Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Tawa Dam is at 13.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 264 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Tawa Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Tawa Dam is critically low at 13.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Tawa Dam rising or falling?
The level at Tawa Dam is rising — it gained 2.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Tawa Dam hold?
Tawa Dam has a total capacity of 2,014 hm³, of which about 1,993 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Tawa Dam reservoir located?
Tawa Dam is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, within the Narmada basin (coordinates 22.617°N, 77.933°E).
What is Tawa Dam used for?
Tawa Dam is used primarily for irrigation, and is managed by MP.