Bemposta
Bragança · Norte · Douro
Capacity
108 hm³
Coordinates
41.320°N, 6.530°W
Operator
RH3
88.8% full
Current fill
88.8%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 108 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 97.2 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | RH3 |
| River | Douro |
| Province | Bragança |
| Autonomous community | Norte |
| River basin | Douro |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 41.320, -6.530 · Open in Google Maps
About Bemposta
As of July 21, 2026, Bemposta is filled to 88.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 96 hm³ of water out of a maximum 108 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 97 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Bemposta — 1 data points between July 21, 2026 and July 21, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 88.8% (July 21, 2026) to a high of 88.8% (July 21, 2026).
It is operated by RH3 primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Douro basin at 41.320°N, 6.530°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 88.8%
- Water stored
- 96 hm³
- Total capacity
- 108 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 97 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Douro
- River basin
- Douro
- Operator
- RH3
- Coordinates
- 41.320°N, 6.530°W
- Last updated
- July 21, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | 88.8% | 96 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bemposta?
As of July 21, 2026, Bemposta is at 88.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 96 hm³ of water, according to SNIRH data.
Is Bemposta reservoir full?
No. As of July 21, 2026, Bemposta is high at 88.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Bemposta rising or falling?
The level at Bemposta has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Bemposta hold?
Bemposta has a total capacity of 108 hm³, of which about 97 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Bemposta reservoir located?
Bemposta is located in Bragança, Norte, Portugal, within the Douro basin (coordinates 41.320°N, 6.530°W).
What is Bemposta used for?
Bemposta is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by RH3.