La Colada
Córdoba · Andalusia · Guadiana
Capacity
58 hm³
Coordinates
38.542°N, 5.010°W
Operator
CHSU
84.5% full
Current fill
84.5%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
+1.7%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 58 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 52.2 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHSU |
| Province | Córdoba |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| River basin | Guadiana |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 38.542, -5.010 · Open in Google Maps
About La Colada
As of July 27, 2026, La Colada is filled to 84.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 49 hm³ of water out of a maximum 58 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 52 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 1.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for La Colada — 148 data points between October 3, 2023 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 53.4% (January 16, 2024) to a high of 94.8% (March 11, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CHSU primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadiana basin at 38.542°N, 5.010°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 84.5%
- Water stored
- 49 hm³
- Total capacity
- 58 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 52 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.7 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadiana
- Operator
- CHSU
- Coordinates
- 38.542°N, 5.010°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 84.5% | 49 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 84.5% | 49 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 84.5% | 49 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 86.2% | 50 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 86.2% | 50 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 86.2% | 50 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 86.2% | 50 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 86.2% | 50 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 87.9% | 51 |
| 26 May 2026 | 87.9% | 51 |
| 19 May 2026 | 87.9% | 51 |
| 12 May 2026 | 87.9% | 51 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of La Colada?
As of July 27, 2026, La Colada is at 84.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 49 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is La Colada reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, La Colada is high at 84.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at La Colada rising or falling?
The level at La Colada has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can La Colada hold?
La Colada has a total capacity of 58 hm³, of which about 52 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is La Colada reservoir located?
La Colada is located in Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain, within the Guadiana basin (coordinates 38.542°N, 5.010°W).
What is La Colada used for?
La Colada is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHSU.