Guadalén
Jaén · Andalusia · Guadalquivir
Capacity
163 hm³
Coordinates
38.184°N, 3.475°W
Operator
CHGu
57.1% full
Current fill
57.1%vs 7 days ago
-3.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
+11.7%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 163 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 146.7 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHGu |
| Province | Jaén |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| River basin | Guadalquivir |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 38.184, -3.475 · Open in Google Maps
About Guadalén
As of July 27, 2026, Guadalén is filled to 57.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 93 hm³ of water out of a maximum 163 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 147 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 3.6 percentage points, and it is 11.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Guadalén — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 11.0% (November 1, 2022) to a high of 100.0% (February 10, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CHGu primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadalquivir basin at 38.184°N, 3.475°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 57.1%
- Water stored
- 93 hm³
- Total capacity
- 163 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 147 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 3.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 11.7 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadalquivir
- Operator
- CHGu
- Coordinates
- 38.184°N, 3.475°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 57.1% | 93 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 60.7% | 99 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 64.4% | 105 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 68.1% | 111 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 72.4% | 118 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 76.1% | 124 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 80.4% | 131 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 84.0% | 137 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 87.7% | 143 |
| 26 May 2026 | 89.6% | 146 |
| 19 May 2026 | 90.2% | 147 |
| 12 May 2026 | 90.2% | 147 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Guadalén?
As of July 27, 2026, Guadalén is at 57.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 93 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Guadalén reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Guadalén is within its normal operating range at 57.1% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Guadalén rising or falling?
The level at Guadalén is falling — it dropped 3.6 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Guadalén hold?
Guadalén has a total capacity of 163 hm³, of which about 147 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Guadalén reservoir located?
Guadalén is located in Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, within the Guadalquivir basin (coordinates 38.184°N, 3.475°W).
What is Guadalén used for?
Guadalén is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHGu.