Current status
Water level
76.5 / 143 ft
Storage
1910 Mcft
Full capacity
5500 Mcft
Fill %
34.73%
Inflow
377 cusecs
Outflow
1255 cusecs
All-time high storage
5,462 Mcft, 2024-01-14
All-time low storage
107 Mcft, 2023-04-20
About Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam
Papanasam Dam on the Thamirabarani was developed in the late 1930s–1940s for hydroelectric power and irrigation in Tirunelveli region.
| River | Thamirabarani |
| Location | Tirunelveli District |
| Dam type | Masonry dam with power house |
| Opened | 1944 (construction started 1938) |
| Built by | Madras Presidency / Electricity Department related works |
| Purpose | Hydroelectric power and 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 | 76.50 ft | 1,910 Mcft | 377 | 1,255 |
| 2026-08-21 | 77.70 ft | 1,964 Mcft | 362 | 1,255 |
| 2026-08-20 | 78.80 ft | 2,013 Mcft | 339 | 1,255 |
| 2026-08-19 | 79.85 ft | 2,061 Mcft | 480 | 1,255 |
| 2026-08-18 | 80.65 ft | 2,098 Mcft | 586 | 1,255 |
| 2026-08-17 | 81.25 ft | 2,126 Mcft | 469 | 1,255 |
| 2026-08-13 | 83.65 ft | 2,238 Mcft | 616 | 1,105 |
| 2026-08-12 | 83.95 ft | 2,252 Mcft | 806 | 1,106 |
| 2026-08-11 | 84.10 ft | 2,259 Mcft | 1,014 | 1,105 |
| 2026-08-10 | 83.60 ft | 2,235 Mcft | 1,282 | 5 |
| 2026-08-09 | 82.65 ft | 2,191 Mcft | 1,069 | 905 |
| 2026-08-05 | 82.65 ft | 2,191 Mcft | 1,069 | 905 |
| 2026-08-04 | 79.00 ft | 2,022 Mcft | 1,896 | 705 |
| 2026-08-03 | 76.15 ft | 1,894 Mcft | 1,747 | 705 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam?
Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam's water level today (2026-08-22) is 76.5 ft, which is 53.5% of its full level of 143 ft.
What is the current storage of Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam?
Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam is storing 1,910 Mcft today (2026-08-22), which is 34.73% of its full capacity of 5,500 Mcft.
What is the inflow into Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam today?
The inflow into Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam today (2026-08-22) is 377 cusecs, with an outflow of 1255 cusecs.
Is Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam full?
Not yet — Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam is currently at 34.73% of its full capacity.
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