Reservoir · Jharkhand · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Tilaiya
Tilaiya Dam
14.1% full
Total capacity
393 hm³
Live storage
358 hm³
River
Barakar
Basin
Ganga
Primary use
multiple
Operator
DVC
Coordinates
24.167°N, 85.792°E
Last updated
2026-06-04
Current fill
14.1%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-5.6%year-over-year
7-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: EASTERN.
Catchment Weather
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About Tilaiya Dam
As of June 4, 2026, Tilaiya Dam is filled to 14.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 20 hm³ of water out of a maximum 393 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low. Of that total, about 358 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 5.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Tilaiya Dam — 59 data points between April 3, 2025 and June 4, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 14.1% (May 29, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (July 31, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by DVC primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Ganga basin at 24.167°N, 85.792°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 14.1%
- Water stored
- 20 hm³
- Total capacity
- 393 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 358 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 5.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Barakar
- River basin
- Ganga
- Operator
- DVC
- Coordinates
- 24.167°N, 85.792°E
- Last updated
- June 4, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 2026 | 14.1% | 20 |
| 29 May 2026 | 14.1% | 20 |
| 21 May 2026 | 15.5% | 22 |
| 14 May 2026 | 16.2% | 23 |
| 7 May 2026 | 16.2% | 23 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 14.8% | 21 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 16.2% | 23 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 16.9% | 24 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | 18.3% | 26 |
| 2 Apr 2026 | 18.3% | 26 |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 20.4% | 29 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 21.1% | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Tilaiya Dam?
As of June 4, 2026, Tilaiya Dam is at 14.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 20 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Tilaiya Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 4, 2026, Tilaiya Dam is critically low at 14.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Tilaiya Dam rising or falling?
The level at Tilaiya Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Tilaiya Dam hold?
Tilaiya Dam has a total capacity of 393 hm³, of which about 358 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Tilaiya Dam reservoir located?
Tilaiya Dam is located in Jharkhand, India, within the Ganga basin (coordinates 24.167°N, 85.792°E).
What is Tilaiya Dam used for?
Tilaiya Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by DVC.