La Baells
Barcelona · Catalonia · Cuencas Internas de Cataluña
Capacity
109 hm³
Coordinates
42.134°N, 1.876°E
Operator
ACA
Current fill
98.2%vs 7 days ago
+1.9%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+1.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 109 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 98.1 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | ACA |
| Province | Barcelona |
| Autonomous community | Catalonia |
| River basin | Cuencas Internas de Cataluña |
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About La Baells
As of June 9, 2026, La Baells is filled to 98.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 107 hm³ of water out of a maximum 109 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 98 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has risen by 1.9 percentage points, and it is 1.0 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for La Baells — 418 data points between June 12, 2018 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 19.3% (March 5, 2024) to a high of 99.1% (January 28, 2020). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by ACA primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Cuencas Internas de Cataluña basin at 42.134°N, 1.876°E.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 98.2%
- Water stored
- 107 hm³
- Total capacity
- 109 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 98 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Cuencas Internas de Cataluña
- Operator
- ACA
- Coordinates
- 42.134°N, 1.876°E
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 98.2% | 107 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 96.3% | 105 |
| 26 May 2026 | 97.2% | 106 |
| 19 May 2026 | 97.2% | 106 |
| 12 May 2026 | 98.2% | 107 |
| 5 May 2026 | 97.2% | 106 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 98.2% | 107 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 97.2% | 106 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 96.3% | 105 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | 95.4% | 104 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 95.4% | 104 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 96.3% | 105 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of La Baells?
As of June 9, 2026, La Baells is at 98.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 107 hm³ of water, according to MITECO data.
Is La Baells reservoir full?
La Baells is essentially full, sitting at 98.2% of capacity as of June 9, 2026.
Is the water level at La Baells rising or falling?
The level at La Baells is rising — it gained 1.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can La Baells hold?
La Baells has a total capacity of 109 hm³, of which about 98 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is La Baells reservoir located?
La Baells is located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, within the Cuencas Internas de Cataluña basin (coordinates 42.134°N, 1.876°E).
What is La Baells used for?
La Baells is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by ACA.