Tarbela Dam
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Indus
Capacity
13,690 hm³
Coordinates
33.872°N, 72.704°E
Operator
WAPDA
Current fill
32.0%vs 7 days ago
-0.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 13,690 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 11,422 hm³ |
| Dam height | 148 m |
| Dam type | Embankment |
| Year built | 1976 |
| Primary use | Hydroelectric |
| Operator | WAPDA |
| River | Indus |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| River basin | Indus |
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About Tarbela Dam
As of June 14, 2026, Tarbela Dam is filled to 32.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 5,928 hm³ of water out of a maximum 13,690 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 11,422 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.6 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Tarbela Dam — 28 data points between May 18, 2026 and June 14, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 30.9% (June 1, 2026) to a high of 37.3% (June 7, 2026).
The dam at Tarbela Dam stands 148 m tall and is a embankment dam and was completed in 1976. It is operated by WAPDA primarily for hydroelectric power. It lies within the Indus basin at 33.872°N, 72.704°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 32.0%
- Water stored
- 5,928 hm³
- Total capacity
- 13,690 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 11,422 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Primary use
- Hydroelectric power
- River
- Indus
- River basin
- Indus
- Dam height
- 148 m
- Year completed
- 1976
- Operator
- WAPDA
- Coordinates
- 33.872°N, 72.704°E
- Last updated
- June 14, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2026 | 32.0% | 5,928 |
| 13 Jun 2026 | 32.6% | 5,996 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 6,023 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 33.2% | 6,061 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 34.3% | 6,181 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 36.0% | 6,376 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 37.2% | 6,520 |
| 7 Jun 2026 | 37.3% | 6,524 |
| 6 Jun 2026 | 36.7% | 6,463 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 6,363 |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 34.5% | 6,204 |
| 3 Jun 2026 | 33.3% | 6,074 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Tarbela Dam?
As of June 14, 2026, Tarbela Dam is at 32.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 5,928 hm³ of water, according to IRSA – Indus River System Authority data.
Is Tarbela Dam reservoir full?
No. As of June 14, 2026, Tarbela Dam is low at 32.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Tarbela Dam rising or falling?
The level at Tarbela Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.6 points).
How much water can Tarbela Dam hold?
Tarbela Dam has a total capacity of 13,690 hm³, of which about 11,422 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Tarbela Dam reservoir located?
Tarbela Dam is located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, within the Indus basin (coordinates 33.872°N, 72.704°E).
When was Tarbela Dam dam built?
The dam at Tarbela Dam was completed in 1976.
What is Tarbela Dam used for?
Tarbela Dam is used primarily for hydroelectric power, and is managed by WAPDA.