Current status
Water level
86.6 / 119 ft
Storage
2100 Mcft
Full capacity
7321 Mcft
Fill %
28.68%
Inflow
0 cusecs
Outflow
0 cusecs
All-time high storage
7,287 Mcft, 2023-01-08
All-time low storage
1,350 Mcft, 2026-06-02
About Sathanur Dam
Sathanur Dam on the Thenpennai supports irrigation in northern Tamil Nadu and was developed in the late 1950s.
| River | Thenpennai (Ponnaiyar) |
| Location | Tiruvannamalai District |
| Dam type | Masonry dam |
| Opened | 1958 |
| 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 | 86.60 ft | 2,100 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-21 | 86.65 ft | 2,104 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-20 | 86.65 ft | 2,104 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-19 | 86.70 ft | 2,109 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-18 | 86.75 ft | 2,114 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-17 | 86.80 ft | 2,120 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-13 | 87.00 ft | 2,138 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-12 | 87.10 ft | 2,148 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-11 | 87.10 ft | 2,148 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-10 | 87.10 ft | 2,148 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-09 | 87.15 ft | 2,153 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-05 | 87.15 ft | 2,153 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-08-04 | 86.85 ft | 2,124 Mcft | 336 | 0 |
| 2026-08-03 | 86.55 ft | 2,095 Mcft | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Sathanur Dam?
Sathanur Dam's water level today (2026-08-22) is 86.6 ft, which is 72.77% of its full level of 119 ft.
What is the current storage of Sathanur Dam?
Sathanur Dam is storing 2,100 Mcft today (2026-08-22), which is 28.68% of its full capacity of 7,321 Mcft.
What is the inflow into Sathanur Dam today?
The inflow into Sathanur Dam today (2026-08-22) is 0 cusecs, with an outflow of 0 cusecs.
Is Sathanur Dam full?
No — Sathanur Dam is currently low, at 28.68% of its full capacity.
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