Karnataka Dam Water Level Today (5th August 2024): Check Dam Water Level In Karnataka State

Karnataka Dam Water Level Today: Karnataka is witnessing a substantial rise in water levels across its 14 major reservoirs, essential for water supply, drinking water needs, and electricity production. As of August 5, these reservoirs are nearing their maximum capacity due to persistent heavy rainfall.

Dam Status and Details

Almatti Dam:
Location: Bagalkot District, Krishna River
Current Storage: 18,349.501 M.Cft (Maximum Capacity)
Full Reservior Level (Mt): 519.60
Current Level: 517.84 Mt
Inflow: (+)61,683 Cusecs
Outflow:(+)22,620.78 Cusecs
Function: Primarily built for irrigation, the Almatti Dam also supports hydropower generation and flood control, contributing significantly to regional agriculture and water security.

Narayanpura Dam:
Location: Yadgir District, Krishna River
Full Reservior Level (Mt): 492.25
Current Level: 490.18 Mt
Inflow: (+)22,620.78 Cusecs
Outflow: 91.94 Cusecs
Basava Sagar Dam, formerly known as Narayanpura Dam, is constructed across the Krishna River in Yadgir District, Karnataka. The reservoir it creates, Basava Sagar, has a total storage capacity of 37.965 TMCFT (1.075 km³).

Tunga Anicut Dam:
Location: Tunga River, near Shimoga
Reservoir Level: 1,611.07 ft
Reservoir Capacity: 39.72 TMC
Inflow Details: 49,522 Cusecs
Outflow Details: 212 Cusecs
The Tunga Anicut Dam sees moderate rains over Koppa, Sringeri, and Tirthahalli taluks, resulting in moderate flooding of the Tunga River.

Krishna Raja Sagara Dam (KRS):
Location: Mandya District, Cauvery River
Current Storage: 29,378 M.Cft
Maximum Capacity: 49,452 M.Cft
Current Level: 107.6 Feet
Inflow: 25,933 Cusecs
Outflow: 2,289 Cusecs
Serving as a crucial lifeline for irrigation and drinking water, the KRS Dam continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring water sustainability in the region.

Kabini Dam:
Current Storage: 18,466 M.Cft
Maximum Capacity: 19,516 M.Cft
Current Level: 63.36 Feet
Inflow: 22,840 cusecs
Outflow: 23,333 Cusecs
The Kabini Dam also has substantial storage and continues to be a key water source for the region.