Reservoir · Maharashtra · India · CWC · WESTERN region
Upper Vaitarna
Upper Vaitarna Dam
86.3% full
Total capacity
455 hm³
Live storage
423 hm³
River
Vaitarna
Basin
West Flowing
Primary use
water supply
Operator
MCGM
Coordinates
19.833°N, 73.617°E
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
86.3%vs 7 days ago
+20.7%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+4.1%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: WESTERN.
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About Upper Vaitarna Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Upper Vaitarna Dam is filled to 86.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 286 hm³ of water out of a maximum 455 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 423 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 20.7 percentage points, and it is 4.1 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Upper Vaitarna Dam — 66 data points between April 3, 2025 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 26.2% (July 2, 2026) to a high of 100.0% (October 9, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by MCGM primarily for water supply. It lies within the West Flowing basin at 19.833°N, 73.617°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 86.3%
- Water stored
- 286 hm³
- Total capacity
- 455 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 423 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 20.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 4.1 pts
- Primary use
- Water supply
- River
- Vaitarna
- River basin
- West Flowing
- Operator
- MCGM
- Coordinates
- 19.833°N, 73.617°E
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 86.3% | 286 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 65.7% | 217 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | 50.4% | 167 |
| 9 Jul 2026 | 49.3% | 163 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | 26.2% | 87 |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 28.7% | 95 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 30.2% | 100 |
| 31 May 2026 | 60.1% | 199 |
| 29 May 2026 | 33.2% | 110 |
| 21 May 2026 | 36.0% | 119 |
| 14 May 2026 | 39.7% | 131 |
| 7 May 2026 | 43.2% | 143 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Upper Vaitarna Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Upper Vaitarna Dam is at 86.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 286 hm³ of water, according to CWC data.
Is Upper Vaitarna Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, Upper Vaitarna Dam is high at 86.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Upper Vaitarna Dam rising or falling?
The level at Upper Vaitarna Dam is rising — it gained 20.7 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Upper Vaitarna Dam hold?
Upper Vaitarna Dam has a total capacity of 455 hm³, of which about 423 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Upper Vaitarna Dam reservoir located?
Upper Vaitarna Dam is located in Maharashtra, India, within the West Flowing basin (coordinates 19.833°N, 73.617°E).
What is Upper Vaitarna Dam used for?
Upper Vaitarna Dam is used primarily for water supply, and is managed by MCGM.