Benínar
Almeria · Andalusia · Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
Capacity
63 hm³
Coordinates
36.886°N, 3.027°W
Operator
CHMS
20.6% full
Current fill
20.6%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+6.3%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 63 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 56.7 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHMS |
| Province | Almeria |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| River basin | Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 36.886, -3.027 · Open in Google Maps
About Benínar
As of July 27, 2026, Benínar is filled to 20.6% of its total capacity, holding roughly 13 hm³ of water out of a maximum 63 hm³. At this level the reservoir is low. Of that total, about 57 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 6.3 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Benínar — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 7.9% (August 18, 2020) to a high of 31.7% (March 3, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CHMS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza basin at 36.886°N, 3.027°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 20.6%
- Water stored
- 13 hm³
- Total capacity
- 63 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 57 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 6.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
- Operator
- CHMS
- Coordinates
- 36.886°N, 3.027°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 20.6% | 13 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 20.6% | 13 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 20.6% | 13 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 22.2% | 14 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 22.2% | 14 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 23.8% | 15 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 23.8% | 15 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 25.4% | 16 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 25.4% | 16 |
| 26 May 2026 | 27.0% | 17 |
| 19 May 2026 | 27.0% | 17 |
| 12 May 2026 | 28.6% | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Benínar?
As of July 27, 2026, Benínar is at 20.6% of its capacity, holding approximately 13 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Benínar reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Benínar is low at 20.6% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Benínar rising or falling?
The level at Benínar has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Benínar hold?
Benínar has a total capacity of 63 hm³, of which about 57 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Benínar reservoir located?
Benínar is located in Almeria, Andalusia, Spain, within the Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza basin (coordinates 36.886°N, 3.027°W).
What is Benínar used for?
Benínar is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHMS.