Picote
Bragança · Norte · Douro
Capacity
53.5 hm³
Coordinates
41.352°N, 6.470°W
Operator
RH3
Current fill
87.5%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 | 53.5 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 48.2 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. 41.352, -6.470 · Open in Google Maps
About Picote
As of June 9, 2026, Picote is filled to 87.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 47 hm³ of water out of a maximum 54 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 48 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 Picote — 1 data points between June 9, 2026 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 87.5% (June 9, 2026) to a high of 87.5% (June 9, 2026).
It is operated by RH3 primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Douro basin at 41.352°N, 6.470°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 87.5%
- Water stored
- 47 hm³
- Total capacity
- 54 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 48 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River
- Douro
- River basin
- Douro
- Operator
- RH3
- Coordinates
- 41.352°N, 6.470°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 87.5% | 47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Picote?
As of June 9, 2026, Picote is at 87.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 47 hm³ of water, according to SNIRH data.
Is Picote reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Picote is high at 87.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Picote rising or falling?
The level at Picote has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Picote hold?
Picote has a total capacity of 54 hm³, of which about 48 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Picote reservoir located?
Picote is located in Bragança, Norte, Portugal, within the Douro basin (coordinates 41.352°N, 6.470°W).
What is Picote used for?
Picote is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by RH3.