Béznar
Granada · Andalusia · Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
Capacity
53 hm³
Coordinates
36.921°N, 3.552°W
Operator
CHMS
79.3% full
Current fill
79.3%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+0.1%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 July 27, 2026, Béznar is filled to 79.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 42 hm³ of water out of a maximum 53 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. 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 sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Béznar — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 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
- 79.3%
- Water stored
- 42 hm³
- Total capacity
- 53 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 48 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
- Operator
- CHMS
- Coordinates
- 36.921°N, 3.552°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 79.3% | 42 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 79.3% | 42 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 81.1% | 43 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 81.1% | 43 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 83.0% | 44 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 83.0% | 44 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 83.0% | 44 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Béznar?
As of July 27, 2026, Béznar is at 79.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 42 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Béznar reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Béznar is within its normal operating range at 79.3% 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.