Sierra Brava
Cáceres · Extremadura · Guadiana
Capacity
233 hm³
Coordinates
39.227°N, 5.626°W
Operator
CHSU
52.4% full
Current fill
52.4%vs 7 days ago
-4.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
-14.1%year-over-year
7-day trend
↓falling
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 233 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 209.7 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHSU |
| Province | Cáceres |
| Autonomous community | Extremadura |
| River basin | Guadiana |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 39.227, -5.626 · Open in Google Maps
About Sierra Brava
As of July 27, 2026, Sierra Brava is filled to 52.4% of its total capacity, holding roughly 122 hm³ of water out of a maximum 233 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range. Of that total, about 210 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has fallen by 4.3 percentage points, and it is 14.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Sierra Brava — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 10.3% (October 3, 2023) to a high of 100.0% (February 17, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CHSU primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadiana basin at 39.227°N, 5.626°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 52.4%
- Water stored
- 122 hm³
- Total capacity
- 233 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 210 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 4.3 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 14.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadiana
- Operator
- CHSU
- Coordinates
- 39.227°N, 5.626°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 52.4% | 122 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 56.7% | 132 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 61.4% | 143 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 65.2% | 152 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 68.7% | 160 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 72.1% | 168 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 75.5% | 176 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 79.4% | 185 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 82.8% | 193 |
| 26 May 2026 | 83.7% | 195 |
| 19 May 2026 | 85.0% | 198 |
| 12 May 2026 | 86.3% | 201 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Sierra Brava?
As of July 27, 2026, Sierra Brava is at 52.4% of its capacity, holding approximately 122 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Sierra Brava reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Sierra Brava is within its normal operating range at 52.4% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Sierra Brava rising or falling?
The level at Sierra Brava is falling — it dropped 4.3 percentage points over the latest week on record.
How much water can Sierra Brava hold?
Sierra Brava has a total capacity of 233 hm³, of which about 210 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Sierra Brava reservoir located?
Sierra Brava is located in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, within the Guadiana basin (coordinates 39.227°N, 5.626°W).
What is Sierra Brava used for?
Sierra Brava is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHSU.