Pinilla
Community of Madrid · Tajo
Capacity
38 hm³
Coordinates
40.938°N, 3.797°W
Operator
CHT
63.2% full
Current fill
63.2%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-18.4%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 38 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 34.2 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHT |
| Autonomous community | Community of Madrid |
| River basin | Tajo |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 40.938, -3.797 · Open in Google Maps
About Pinilla
As of July 27, 2026, Pinilla is filled to 63.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 24 hm³ of water out of a maximum 38 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 34 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 18.4 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Pinilla — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 39.5% (October 29, 2019) to a high of 97.4% (June 3, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CHT primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Tajo basin at 40.938°N, 3.797°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 63.2%
- Water stored
- 24 hm³
- Total capacity
- 38 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 34 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 18.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Tajo
- Operator
- CHT
- Coordinates
- 40.938°N, 3.797°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 63.2% | 24 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 63.2% | 24 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 65.8% | 25 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 68.4% | 26 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 71.1% | 27 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 71.1% | 27 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 73.7% | 28 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 73.7% | 28 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 76.3% | 29 |
| 26 May 2026 | 78.9% | 30 |
| 19 May 2026 | 76.3% | 29 |
| 12 May 2026 | 73.7% | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Pinilla?
As of July 27, 2026, Pinilla is at 63.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 24 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Pinilla reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Pinilla is within its normal operating range at 63.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Pinilla rising or falling?
The level at Pinilla has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Pinilla hold?
Pinilla has a total capacity of 38 hm³, of which about 34 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Pinilla reservoir located?
Pinilla is located in Community of Madrid, Spain, within the Tajo basin (coordinates 40.938°N, 3.797°W).
What is Pinilla used for?
Pinilla is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHT.