Almendra
Salamanca · Castile and León · Duero
Capacity
2,649 hm³
Coordinates
41.237°N, 6.240°W
Operator
CHD
Current fill
89.7%vs 7 days ago
-1.0%losing
vs 1 year ago
-6.1%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 2,649 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 2,384.1 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHD |
| Province | Salamanca |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| River basin | Duero |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 41.237, -6.240 · Open in Google Maps
About Almendra
As of June 9, 2026, Almendra is filled to 89.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,377 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2,649 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 2,384 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.0 pts), and it is 6.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Almendra — 418 data points between June 12, 2018 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 25.1% (September 27, 2022) to a high of 96.3% (May 27, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CHD primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Duero basin at 41.237°N, 6.240°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 89.7%
- Water stored
- 2,377 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2,649 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 2,384 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.0 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 6.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Duero
- Operator
- CHD
- Coordinates
- 41.237°N, 6.240°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 89.7% | 2,377 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 90.7% | 2,403 |
| 26 May 2026 | 91.0% | 2,410 |
| 19 May 2026 | 90.3% | 2,392 |
| 12 May 2026 | 88.6% | 2,346 |
| 5 May 2026 | 88.6% | 2,347 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 88.3% | 2,339 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 88.3% | 2,338 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 88.0% | 2,330 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | 87.5% | 2,319 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 85.4% | 2,262 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 84.1% | 2,229 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Almendra?
As of June 9, 2026, Almendra is at 89.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,377 hm³ of water, according to MITECO data.
Is Almendra reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Almendra is high at 89.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Almendra rising or falling?
The level at Almendra has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.0 points).
How much water can Almendra hold?
Almendra has a total capacity of 2,649 hm³, of which about 2,384 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Almendra reservoir located?
Almendra is located in Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain, within the Duero basin (coordinates 41.237°N, 6.240°W).
What is Almendra used for?
Almendra is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHD.