Current status
About Bhavanisagar (Bhavani Sagar) Dam
Bhavanisagar (Lower Bhavani Dam) was among India's first major irrigation projects after Independence. Work started in 1948 and the dam was completed around 1955. It is one of the longest earthen dams in the world.
| River | Bhavani |
| Location | Bhavanisagar, Erode District |
| Dam type | Earthen dam |
| Opened | 1955 (construction started 1948) |
| Built by | Government of Tamil Nadu (Lower Bhavani Project) |
| Purpose | Irrigation and power |
Storage trend
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Data available from 2021-02-22.
Last 14 days, day by day
| Date | Water level | Storage | Inflow (cusecs) | Outflow (cusecs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | 54.05 ft | 5,477 Mcft | 1,029 | 3,067 |
| 2026-08-21 | 54.69 ft | 5,657 Mcft | 912 | 3,100 |
| 2026-08-20 | 55.37 ft | 5,850 Mcft | 439 | 3,100 |
| 2026-08-19 | 56.18 ft | 6,084 Mcft | 1,412 | 3,100 |
| 2026-08-18 | 56.69 ft | 6,234 Mcft | 943 | 3,000 |
| 2026-08-17 | 57.30 ft | 6,416 Mcft | 760 | 2,563 |
| 2026-08-13 | 58.41 ft | 6,755 Mcft | 134 | 905 |
| 2026-08-12 | 58.64 ft | 6,826 Mcft | 1,998 | 905 |
| 2026-08-11 | 58.35 ft | 6,736 Mcft | 1,025 | 905 |
| 2026-08-10 | 58.33 ft | 6,730 Mcft | 817 | 905 |
| 2026-08-09 | 57.84 ft | 6,579 Mcft | 415 | 897 |
| 2026-08-05 | 57.84 ft | 6,579 Mcft | 415 | 897 |
| 2026-08-04 | 57.64 ft | 6,519 Mcft | 2,722 | 855 |
| 2026-08-03 | 57.12 ft | 6,362 Mcft | 7,119 | 843 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Bhavanisagar (Bhavani Sagar) Dam?
Bhavanisagar Dam's water level today (2026-08-22) is 54.05 ft, which is 51.48% of its full level of 105 ft.
What is the current storage of Bhavanisagar (Bhavani Sagar) Dam?
Bhavanisagar Dam is storing 5,477 Mcft today (2026-08-22), which is 16.7% of its full capacity of 32,800 Mcft.
What is the inflow into Bhavanisagar (Bhavani Sagar) Dam today?
The inflow into Bhavanisagar Dam today (2026-08-22) is 1029 cusecs, with an outflow of 3067 cusecs.
Is Bhavanisagar (Bhavani Sagar) Dam full?
No — Bhavanisagar Dam is currently low, at 16.7% of its full capacity.
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