Current status
Water level
63.8 / 118 ft
Storage
1201 Mcft
Full capacity
5511 Mcft
Fill %
21.79%
Inflow
58 cusecs
Outflow
255 cusecs
All-time high storage
5,511 Mcft, 2023-12-25
All-time low storage
373 Mcft, 2023-09-01
About Manimuthar Dam
Manimuthar Dam was built in the late 1950s in the Thamirabarani basin to support irrigation in Tirunelveli district.
| River | Manimuthar (Thamirabarani basin) |
| Location | Tirunelveli District |
| Dam type | Masonry dam |
| Opened | 1958 (construction started 1957) |
| Built by | Public Works Department, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Purpose | Irrigation |
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 | 63.80 ft | 1,201 Mcft | 58 | 255 |
| 2026-08-21 | 64.14 ft | 1,218 Mcft | 68 | 255 |
| 2026-08-20 | 64.46 ft | 1,235 Mcft | 124 | 255 |
| 2026-08-19 | 64.69 ft | 1,248 Mcft | 99 | 255 |
| 2026-08-18 | 64.96 ft | 1,262 Mcft | 58 | 255 |
| 2026-08-17 | 65.29 ft | 1,279 Mcft | 112 | 255 |
| 2026-08-13 | 66.41 ft | 1,341 Mcft | 87 | 255 |
| 2026-08-12 | 66.72 ft | 1,356 Mcft | 89 | 180 |
| 2026-08-11 | 66.88 ft | 1,365 Mcft | 54 | 230 |
| 2026-08-10 | 67.17 ft | 1,382 Mcft | 54 | 225 |
| 2026-08-09 | 67.82 ft | 1,418 Mcft | 17 | 155 |
| 2026-08-05 | 67.82 ft | 1,418 Mcft | 17 | 155 |
| 2026-08-04 | 68.41 ft | 1,451 Mcft | 76 | 155 |
| 2026-08-03 | 68.55 ft | 1,458 Mcft | 12 | 155 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Manimuthar Dam?
Manimuthar Dam's water level today (2026-08-22) is 63.8 ft, which is 54.07% of its full level of 118 ft.
What is the current storage of Manimuthar Dam?
Manimuthar Dam is storing 1,201 Mcft today (2026-08-22), which is 21.79% of its full capacity of 5,511 Mcft.
What is the inflow into Manimuthar Dam today?
The inflow into Manimuthar Dam today (2026-08-22) is 58 cusecs, with an outflow of 255 cusecs.
Is Manimuthar Dam full?
No — Manimuthar Dam is currently low, at 21.79% of its full capacity.
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