Current status
About Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS / Krishnarajasagar) Dam
Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) was engineered under Sir M. Visvesvaraya. Construction began in 1911 and the dam was opened in 1932. It is a Karnataka reservoir on the upper Kaveri, tracked here for shared basin water accounting.
| River | Kaveri |
| Location | Mandya District, Karnataka |
| Dam type | Gravity dam |
| Opened | 1932 (construction started 1911) |
| Built by | Sir M. Visvesvaraya |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 103.04 ft | 25.29 TMC | 583 | 3,300 |
| 2026-10-05 | 103.33 ft | 25.53 TMC | 514 | 3,230 |
| 2026-10-03 | 103.88 ft | 26.01 TMC | 446 | 3,019 |
| 2026-10-02 | 104.15 ft | 26.24 TMC | 465 | 3,078 |
| 2026-10-01 | 104.42 ft | 26.48 TMC | 482 | 3,197 |
| 2026-09-30 | 104.70 ft | 26.72 TMC | 412 | 3,747 |
| 2026-09-29 | 105.44 ft | 27.38 TMC | 1,241 | 2,356 |
| 2026-09-28 | 105.44 ft | 27.38 TMC | 1,241 | 2,356 |
| 2026-09-26 | 105.56 ft | 27.49 TMC | 1,907 | 3,647 |
| 2026-09-25 | 105.74 ft | 27.65 TMC | 2,546 | 4,078 |
| 2026-09-24 | 105.90 ft | 27.80 TMC | 4,120 | 3,984 |
| 2026-09-23 | 105.90 ft | 27.80 TMC | 4,433 | 3,880 |
| 2026-09-22 | 105.86 ft | 27.76 TMC | 4,457 | 6,634 |
| 2026-09-21 | 106.08 ft | 27.96 TMC | 4,042 | 5,186 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS / Krishnarajasagar) Dam?
Krishna Raja Sagar Dam's water level today (2026-10-06) is 103.04 ft, which is 82.56% of its full level of 124.8 ft.
What is the current storage of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS / Krishnarajasagar) Dam?
Krishna Raja Sagar Dam is storing 25.29 TMC today (2026-10-06), which is 51.13% of its full capacity of 49.45 TMC.
What is the inflow into Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS / Krishnarajasagar) Dam today?
The inflow into Krishna Raja Sagar Dam today (2026-10-06) is 583 cusecs, with an outflow of 3300 cusecs.
Is Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS / Krishnarajasagar) Dam full?
Not yet — Krishna Raja Sagar Dam is currently at 51.13% of its full capacity.
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