Peñarroya
Ciudad Real · Castile-La Mancha · Guadiana
Capacity
51 hm³
Coordinates
39.039°N, 2.971°W
Operator
CHSU
Current fill
84.3%vs 7 days ago
+1.9%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+29.4%year-over-year
7-day trend
↑rising
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 51 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 45.9 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHSU |
| Province | Ciudad Real |
| Autonomous community | Castile-La Mancha |
| River basin | Guadiana |
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About Peñarroya
As of June 9, 2026, Peñarroya is filled to 84.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 43 hm³ of water out of a maximum 51 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 46 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 29.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Peñarroya — 418 data points between June 12, 2018 and June 9, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 29.4% (October 7, 2025) to a high of 98.0% (December 18, 2018). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by CHSU primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadiana basin at 39.039°N, 2.971°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 84.3%
- Water stored
- 43 hm³
- Total capacity
- 51 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 46 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.9 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 29.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadiana
- Operator
- CHSU
- Coordinates
- 39.039°N, 2.971°W
- Last updated
- June 9, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 84.3% | 43 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 82.4% | 42 |
| 26 May 2026 | 80.4% | 41 |
| 19 May 2026 | 78.4% | 40 |
| 12 May 2026 | 74.5% | 38 |
| 5 May 2026 | 72.5% | 37 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 68.6% | 35 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | 64.7% | 33 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 60.8% | 31 |
| 7 Apr 2026 | 56.9% | 29 |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 52.9% | 27 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 49.0% | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Peñarroya?
As of June 9, 2026, Peñarroya is at 84.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 43 hm³ of water, according to MITECO data.
Is Peñarroya reservoir full?
No. As of June 9, 2026, Peñarroya is high at 84.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Peñarroya rising or falling?
The level at Peñarroya is rising — it gained 1.9 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Peñarroya hold?
Peñarroya has a total capacity of 51 hm³, of which about 46 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Peñarroya reservoir located?
Peñarroya is located in Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha, Spain, within the Guadiana basin (coordinates 39.039°N, 2.971°W).
What is Peñarroya used for?
Peñarroya is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHSU.