Béznar
Granada · Andalusia · Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
Capacity
53 hm³
Coordinates
36.921°N, 3.552°W
Operator
CHMS
Current fill
83.0%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-1.9%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 53 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 47.7 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHMS |
| Province | Granada |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| River basin | Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 36.921, -3.552 · Open in Google Maps
About Béznar
As of June 9, 2026, Béznar is filled to 83.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 44 hm³ of water out of a maximum 53 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), and it is 1.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Béznar — 418 data points between June 12, 2018 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 45.3% (January 9, 2024) to a high of 94.3% (June 9, 2020). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CHMS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza basin at 36.921°N, 3.552°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 83.0%
- Water stored
- 44 hm³
- Total capacity
- 53 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 48 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 1.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
- Operator
- CHMS
- Coordinates
- 36.921°N, 3.552°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 83.0% | 44 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 83.0% | 44 |
| 26 May 2026 | 84.9% | 45 |
| 19 May 2026 | 84.9% | 45 |
| 12 May 2026 | 83.0% | 44 |
| 5 May 2026 | 84.9% | 45 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 84.9% | 45 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 84.9% | 45 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 84.9% | 45 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | 83.0% | 44 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 84.9% | 45 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 84.9% | 45 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Béznar?
As of June 9, 2026, Béznar is at 83.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 44 hm³ of water, according to MITECO data.
Is Béznar reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Béznar is high at 83.0% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Béznar rising or falling?
The level at Béznar has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Béznar hold?
Béznar has a total capacity of 53 hm³, of which about 48 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Béznar reservoir located?
Béznar is located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain, within the Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza basin (coordinates 36.921°N, 3.552°W).
What is Béznar used for?
Béznar is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHMS.