Reservoir · Uttarakhand · India · CWC · CENTRAL region
Tehri
Tehri Dam
47.7% full
Total capacity
3,540 hm³
Live storage
2,615 hm³
River
Bhagirathi
Basin
Ganga
Primary use
multiple
Operator
THDC
Coordinates
30.378°N, 78.481°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
47.7%vs 7 days ago
+15.7%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+18.0%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 Tehri Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Tehri Dam is filled to 47.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1,246 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,540 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 2,615 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 15.7 percentage points, and it is 18.0 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Tehri Dam — 159 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.5% (June 4, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (October 3, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by THDC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Ganga basin at 30.378°N, 78.481°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 47.7%
- Water stored
- 1,246 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,540 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 2,615 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 15.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 18.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Bhagirathi
- River basin
- Ganga
- Operator
- THDC
- Coordinates
- 30.378°N, 78.481°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 47.7% | 1,246 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 31.9% | 835 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 22.6% | 592 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 13.8% | 361 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 5.5% | 143 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 2.3% | 60 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 0.5% | 12 |
| 31 May 2026 | 18.4% | 480 |
| 29 May 2026 | 0.5% | 14 |
| 21 May 2026 | 0.5% | 14 |
| 14 May 2026 | 1.4% | 36 |
| 7 May 2026 | 3.8% | 101 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Tehri Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Tehri Dam is at 47.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 1,246 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Tehri Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Tehri Dam is within its normal operating range at 47.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Tehri Dam rising or falling?
The level at Tehri Dam is rising — it gained 15.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Tehri Dam hold?
Tehri Dam has a total capacity of 3,540 hm³, of which about 2,615 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Tehri Dam reservoir located?
Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand, India, within the Ganga basin (coordinates 30.378°N, 78.481°E).
What is Tehri Dam used for?
Tehri Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by THDC.