Puentes Viejas
Community of Madrid · Tajo
Capacity
53 hm³
Coordinates
40.996°N, 3.598°W
Operator
CHT
62.3% full
Current fill
62.3%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-22.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 53 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 47.7 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. 40.996, -3.598 · Open in Google Maps
About Puentes Viejas
As of July 27, 2026, Puentes Viejas is filled to 62.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 33 hm³ of water out of a maximum 53 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 48 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 22.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Puentes Viejas — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 39.6% (August 2, 2022) to a high of 98.1% (June 10, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CHT primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Tajo basin at 40.996°N, 3.598°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 62.3%
- Water stored
- 33 hm³
- Total capacity
- 53 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 48 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 22.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Tajo
- Operator
- CHT
- Coordinates
- 40.996°N, 3.598°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 62.3% | 33 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 62.3% | 33 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 64.2% | 34 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 64.2% | 34 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 73.6% | 39 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 79.2% | 42 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 79.2% | 42 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 79.2% | 42 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 79.2% | 42 |
| 26 May 2026 | 79.2% | 42 |
| 19 May 2026 | 83.0% | 44 |
| 12 May 2026 | 81.1% | 43 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Puentes Viejas?
As of July 27, 2026, Puentes Viejas is at 62.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 33 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Puentes Viejas reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Puentes Viejas is within its normal operating range at 62.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Puentes Viejas rising or falling?
The level at Puentes Viejas has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Puentes Viejas hold?
Puentes Viejas has a total capacity of 53 hm³, of which about 48 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Puentes Viejas reservoir located?
Puentes Viejas is located in Community of Madrid, Spain, within the Tajo basin (coordinates 40.996°N, 3.598°W).
What is Puentes Viejas used for?
Puentes Viejas is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHT.