Reservoir · Meghalaya · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Umiam
Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake)
66.3% full
Total capacity
142 hm³
Live storage
142 hm³
River
Umiam
Basin
Brahmaputra
Primary use
hydropower
Operator
MeECL
Coordinates
25.690°N, 91.900°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
66.3%vs 7 days ago
+3.8%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+21.7%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: EASTERN.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
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About Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake)
As of July 30, 2026, Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) is filled to 66.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 94 hm³ of water out of a maximum 142 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 3.8 percentage points, and it is 21.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 41.1% (May 15, 2025) to a high of 100.0% (October 23, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around November and at its lowest around July.
It is operated by MeECL primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Brahmaputra basin at 25.690°N, 91.900°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 66.3%
- Water stored
- 94 hm³
- Total capacity
- 142 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 3.8 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 21.7 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Umiam
- River basin
- Brahmaputra
- Operator
- MeECL
- Coordinates
- 25.690°N, 91.900°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 66.3% | 94 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 62.5% | 89 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 58.4% | 83 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 52.6% | 75 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 51.0% | 72 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 50.0% | 71 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 51.2% | 73 |
| 31 May 2026 | 76.8% | 109 |
| 29 May 2026 | 56.1% | 80 |
| 21 May 2026 | 60.2% | 85 |
| 14 May 2026 | 65.8% | 94 |
| 7 May 2026 | 68.0% | 97 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake)?
As of July 30, 2026, Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) is at 66.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 94 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) is within its normal operating range at 66.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) rising or falling?
The level at Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) is rising — it gained 3.8 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) hold?
Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) has a total capacity of 142 hm³.
Where is Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) reservoir located?
Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) is located in Meghalaya, India, within the Brahmaputra basin (coordinates 25.690°N, 91.900°E).
What is Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) used for?
Umiam Dam (Barapani Lake) is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by MeECL.