Valparaiso
Zamora · Castile and León · Duero
Capacity
169 hm³
Coordinates
41.984°N, 6.289°W
Operator
CHD
93.5% full
Current fill
93.5%vs 7 days ago
-0.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
+3.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 169 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 152.1 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHD |
| Province | Zamora |
| Autonomous community | Castile and León |
| River basin | Duero |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 41.984, -6.289 · Open in Google Maps
About Valparaiso
As of July 27, 2026, Valparaiso is filled to 93.5% of its total capacity, holding roughly 158 hm³ of water out of a maximum 169 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 152 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.6 pts), and it is 3.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Valparaiso — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 58.0% (October 11, 2022) to a high of 95.3% (January 3, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around March and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by CHD primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Duero basin at 41.984°N, 6.289°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 93.5%
- Water stored
- 158 hm³
- Total capacity
- 169 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 152 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 3.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Duero
- Operator
- CHD
- Coordinates
- 41.984°N, 6.289°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 93.5% | 158 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 94.1% | 159 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 92.3% | 156 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 89.9% | 152 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 90.5% | 153 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 89.3% | 151 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 87.0% | 147 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 89.3% | 151 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 88.8% | 150 |
| 26 May 2026 | 88.8% | 150 |
| 19 May 2026 | 87.0% | 147 |
| 12 May 2026 | 87.0% | 147 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Valparaiso?
As of July 27, 2026, Valparaiso is at 93.5% of its capacity, holding approximately 158 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Valparaiso reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, Valparaiso is high at 93.5% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Valparaiso rising or falling?
The level at Valparaiso has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.6 points).
How much water can Valparaiso hold?
Valparaiso has a total capacity of 169 hm³, of which about 152 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Valparaiso reservoir located?
Valparaiso is located in Zamora, Castile and León, Spain, within the Duero basin (coordinates 41.984°N, 6.289°W).
What is Valparaiso used for?
Valparaiso is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHD.