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Cancho del Fresno

Cáceres · Extremadura · Guadiana

Capacity

15 hm³

Coordinates

39.393°N, 5.390°W

Operator

CHSU

Current fill

93.3%
High

vs 7 days ago

0.0%

stable

vs 1 year ago

0.0%

year-over-year

7-day trend

stable

Catchment Weather

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

Technical specifications

Total capacity15 hm³
Usable capacity13.5 hm³
Primary useMulti-purpose
OperatorCHSU
ProvinceCáceres
Autonomous communityExtremadura
River basinGuadiana
Data source:MITECO·Last reading: 2026-06-09

Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 39.393, -5.390 · Open in Google Maps

About Cancho del Fresno

As of June 9, 2026, Cancho del Fresno is filled to 93.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 14 hm³ of water out of a maximum 15 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 14 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 Cancho del Fresno — 418 data points between June 12, 2018 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 46.7% (October 1, 2019) to a high of 100.0% (June 12, 2018). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around December.

It is operated by CHSU primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadiana basin at 39.393°N, 5.390°W.

Key facts

Current fill level
93.3%
Water stored
14 hm³
Total capacity
15 hm³
Usable capacity
14 hm³
7-day change
No change
Year-on-year
No change
Primary use
Multipurpose
River basin
Guadiana
Operator
CHSU
Coordinates
39.393°N, 5.390°W
Last updated
June 9, 2026

Recent readings

DateFill levelVolume (hm³)
9 Jun 202693.3%14
2 Jun 202693.3%14
26 May 2026100.0%15
19 May 2026100.0%15
12 May 2026100.0%15
5 May 2026100.0%15
28 Apr 2026100.0%15
21 Apr 2026100.0%15
14 Apr 2026100.0%15
7 Apr 2026100.0%15
31 Mar 2026100.0%15
24 Mar 2026100.0%15

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Cancho del Fresno?

As of June 9, 2026, Cancho del Fresno is at 93.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 14 hm³ of water, according to MITECO data.

Is Cancho del Fresno reservoir full?

No. As of June 9, 2026, Cancho del Fresno is high at 93.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.

Is the water level at Cancho del Fresno rising or falling?

The level at Cancho del Fresno has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).

How much water can Cancho del Fresno hold?

Cancho del Fresno has a total capacity of 15 hm³, of which about 14 hm³ is usable storage.

Where is Cancho del Fresno reservoir located?

Cancho del Fresno is located in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, within the Guadiana basin (coordinates 39.393°N, 5.390°W).

What is Cancho del Fresno used for?

Cancho del Fresno is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHSU.

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