Current status
Water level
43.6 / 143 ft
Storage
0.66 TMC
Full capacity
5.50 TMC
Fill %
12.02%
Inflow
139 cusecs
Outflow
380 cusecs
All-time high storage
5.46 TMC, 2024-01-14
All-time low storage
0.11 TMC, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | 43.60 ft | 0.66 TMC | 139 | 380 |
| 2026-10-05 | 44.00 ft | 0.67 TMC | 139 | 380 |
| 2026-10-03 | 44.75 ft | 0.69 TMC | 61 | 380 |
| 2026-10-02 | 45.04 ft | 0.71 TMC | 142 | 380 |
| 2026-10-01 | 45.80 ft | 0.72 TMC | 366 | 380 |
| 2026-09-30 | 45.60 ft | 0.72 TMC | 81 | 380 |
| 2026-09-29 | 46.25 ft | 0.74 TMC | 0 | 380 |
| 2026-09-28 | 47.10 ft | 0.76 TMC | 89 | 380 |
| 2026-09-26 | 48.35 ft | 0.80 TMC | 241 | 405 |
| 2026-09-25 | 48.55 ft | 0.81 TMC | 261 | 405 |
| 2026-09-24 | 48.70 ft | 0.81 TMC | 142 | 405 |
| 2026-09-23 | 49.25 ft | 0.83 TMC | 281 | 405 |
| 2026-09-22 | 49.40 ft | 0.84 TMC | 218 | 405 |
| 2026-09-21 | 49.50 ft | 0.84 TMC | 279 | 455 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam?
Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam's water level today (2026-10-06) is 43.6 ft, which is 30.49% 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 0.66 TMC today (2026-10-06), which is 12.02% of its full capacity of 5.50 TMC.
What is the inflow into Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam today?
The inflow into Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam today (2026-10-06) is 139 cusecs, with an outflow of 380 cusecs.
Is Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam full?
No — Papanasam (TN EB Dam) Dam is currently low, at 12.02% of its full capacity.
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