Alcorlo
Guadalajara · Castile-La Mancha · Tajo
Capacity
180 hm³
Coordinates
41.017°N, 3.026°W
Operator
CHT
67.8% full
Current fill
67.8%vs 7 days ago
-2.2%losing
vs 1 year ago
-12.8%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 180 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 162 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHT |
| Province | Guadalajara |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha |
| River basin | Tajo |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 41.017, -3.026 · Open in Google Maps
About Alcorlo
As of July 27, 2026, Alcorlo is filled to 67.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 122 hm³ of water out of a maximum 180 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 162 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 2.2 percentage points, and it is 12.8 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Alcorlo — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 28.3% (September 5, 2023) to a high of 95.0% (March 11, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CHT primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Tajo basin at 41.017°N, 3.026°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 67.8%
- Water stored
- 122 hm³
- Total capacity
- 180 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 162 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 2.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 12.8 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Tajo
- Operator
- CHT
- Coordinates
- 41.017°N, 3.026°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 67.8% | 122 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 70.0% | 126 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 71.7% | 129 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 72.8% | 131 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 74.4% | 134 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 75.6% | 136 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 76.7% | 138 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 78.3% | 141 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 79.4% | 143 |
| 26 May 2026 | 81.1% | 146 |
| 19 May 2026 | 81.7% | 147 |
| 12 May 2026 | 81.7% | 147 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Alcorlo?
As of July 27, 2026, Alcorlo is at 67.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 122 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Alcorlo reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Alcorlo is within its normal operating range at 67.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Alcorlo rising or falling?
The level at Alcorlo is falling — it dropped 2.2 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Alcorlo hold?
Alcorlo has a total capacity of 180 hm³, of which about 162 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Alcorlo reservoir located?
Alcorlo is located in Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain, within the Tajo basin (coordinates 41.017°N, 3.026°W).
What is Alcorlo used for?
Alcorlo is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHT.