Contreras
Valencia · Valencian Community · Júcar
Capacity
361 hm³
Coordinates
39.544°N, 1.502°W
Operator
CHJ
75.1% full
Current fill
75.1%vs 7 days ago
-1.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
+3.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 361 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 324.9 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHJ |
| Province | Valencia |
| Autonomous community | Valencian Community |
| River basin | Júcar |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 39.544, -1.502 · Open in Google Maps
About Contreras
As of July 27, 2026, Contreras is filled to 75.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 271 hm³ of water out of a maximum 361 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 325 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.1 pts), and it is 3.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Contreras — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 13.7% (September 17, 2019) to a high of 93.6% (March 2, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CHJ primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Júcar basin at 39.544°N, 1.502°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 75.1%
- Water stored
- 271 hm³
- Total capacity
- 361 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 325 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 3.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Júcar
- Operator
- CHJ
- Coordinates
- 39.544°N, 1.502°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 75.1% | 271 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 76.2% | 275 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 77.6% | 280 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 78.1% | 282 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 78.7% | 284 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 79.8% | 288 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 80.6% | 291 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 81.2% | 293 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 81.7% | 295 |
| 26 May 2026 | 82.0% | 296 |
| 19 May 2026 | 82.3% | 297 |
| 12 May 2026 | 82.3% | 297 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Contreras?
As of July 27, 2026, Contreras is at 75.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 271 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Contreras reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Contreras is within its normal operating range at 75.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Contreras rising or falling?
The level at Contreras has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.1 points).
How much water can Contreras hold?
Contreras has a total capacity of 361 hm³, of which about 325 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Contreras reservoir located?
Contreras is located in Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain, within the Júcar basin (coordinates 39.544°N, 1.502°W).
What is Contreras used for?
Contreras is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHJ.