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Benínar

Almeria · Andalusia · Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza

Capacity

63 hm³

Coordinates

36.886°N, 3.027°W

Operator

CHMS

Current fill

25.4%
Low

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

+7.9%

year-over-year

7-day trend

stable

Catchment Weather

Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo

Technical specifications

Total capacity63 hm³
Usable capacity56.7 hm³
Primary useMulti-purpose
OperatorCHMS
ProvinceAlmeria
Autonomous communityAndalusia
River basinCuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
Data source:MITECO·Last reading: 2026-06-09

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 36.886, -3.027 · Open in Google Maps

About Benínar

As of June 9, 2026, Benínar is filled to 25.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 16 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 7.9 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.

Across the readings we hold for Benínar — 418 data points between June 12, 2018 and June 9, 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
25.4%
Water stored
16 hm³
Total capacity
63 hm³
Usable capacity
57 hm³
7-day change
No change
Year-on-year
▲ 7.9 pts
Primary use
Multipurpose
River basin
Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
Operator
CHMS
Coordinates
36.886°N, 3.027°W
Last updated
June 9, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
9 Jun 202625.4%16
2 Jun 202625.4%16
26 May 202627.0%17
19 May 202627.0%17
12 May 202628.6%18
5 May 202628.6%18
28 Apr 202628.6%18
21 Apr 202630.2%19
14 Apr 202630.2%19
7 Apr 202631.7%20
31 Mar 202631.7%20
24 Mar 202631.7%20

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Benínar?

As of June 9, 2026, Benínar is at 25.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 16 hm³ of water, according to MITECO data.

Is Benínar reservoir full?

No. As of June 9, 2026, Benínar is low at 25.4% 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.

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