Pego do Altar
Setúbal · Alentejo · Sado
Capacity
98 hm³
Coordinates
38.330°N, 8.540°W
Operator
RH6
Current fill
73.1%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 | 98 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 88.2 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | RH6 |
| River | Sado |
| Province | Setúbal |
| Autonomous community | Alentejo |
| River basin | Sado |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 38.330, -8.540 · Open in Google Maps
About Pego do Altar
As of June 9, 2026, Pego do Altar is filled to 73.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 72 hm³ of water out of a maximum 98 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 88 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 Pego do Altar — 1 data points between June 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 73.1% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 73.1% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by RH6 primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Sado basin at 38.330°N, 8.540°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 73.1%
- Water stored
- 72 hm³
- Total capacity
- 98 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 88 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Sado
- River basin
- Sado
- Operator
- RH6
- Coordinates
- 38.330°N, 8.540°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 73.1% | 72 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Pego do Altar?
As of June 9, 2026, Pego do Altar is at 73.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 72 hm³ of water, according to SNIRH data.
Is Pego do Altar reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Pego do Altar is within its normal operating range at 73.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Pego do Altar rising or falling?
The level at Pego do Altar has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Pego do Altar hold?
Pego do Altar has a total capacity of 98 hm³, of which about 88 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Pego do Altar reservoir located?
Pego do Altar is located in Setúbal, Alentejo, Portugal, within the Sado basin (coordinates 38.330°N, 8.540°W).
What is Pego do Altar used for?
Pego do Altar is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by RH6.