Reservoir · Odisha · India · CWC · EASTERN region
Upper Kolab
Upper Kolab Dam
25.0% full
Total capacity
1,839 hm³
Live storage
1,593 hm³
River
Kolab
Basin
Godavari
Primary use
hydropower
Operator
OHPC
Coordinates
19.417°N, 83.433°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
25.0%vs 7 days ago
+1.9%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-12.7%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
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About Upper Kolab Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Upper Kolab Dam is filled to 25.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 234 hm³ of water out of a maximum 1,839 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 1,593 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 1.9 percentage points, and it is 12.7 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Upper Kolab Dam — 160 data points between June 8, 2023 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 14.1% (July 2, 2026) to a high of 91.0% (September 12, 2024). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by OHPC primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Godavari basin at 19.417°N, 83.433°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 25.0%
- Water stored
- 234 hm³
- Total capacity
- 1,839 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 1,593 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 12.7 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Kolab
- River basin
- Godavari
- Operator
- OHPC
- Coordinates
- 19.417°N, 83.433°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 25.0% | 234 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 23.1% | 216 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 21.6% | 202 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 20.5% | 192 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 14.1% | 132 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 14.4% | 135 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 17.4% | 163 |
| 31 May 2026 | 29.2% | 273 |
| 29 May 2026 | 20.3% | 190 |
| 21 May 2026 | 23.1% | 216 |
| 14 May 2026 | 25.8% | 241 |
| 7 May 2026 | 30.4% | 284 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Upper Kolab Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Upper Kolab Dam is at 25.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 234 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Upper Kolab Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Upper Kolab Dam is low at 25.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Upper Kolab Dam rising or falling?
The level at Upper Kolab Dam is rising — it gained 1.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Upper Kolab Dam hold?
Upper Kolab Dam has a total capacity of 1,839 hm³, of which about 1,593 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Upper Kolab Dam reservoir located?
Upper Kolab Dam is located in Odisha, India, within the Godavari basin (coordinates 19.417°N, 83.433°E).
What is Upper Kolab Dam used for?
Upper Kolab Dam is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by OHPC.