Current status
Water level
75.25 / 160 ft
Storage
1.44 TMC
Full capacity
5.05 TMC
Fill %
28.52%
Inflow
908 cusecs
Outflow
434 cusecs
All-time high storage
50.85 TMC, 2022-09-18
All-time low storage
0.01 TMC, 2026-03-13
About Sholayar Dam
Sholayar Dam is part of the Parambikulam–Aliyar water and power system in the Anamalai hills.
| River | Chalakudy / Sholayar |
| Location | Valparai, Coimbatore District |
| Dam type | Masonry dam |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Built by | Parambikulam–Aliyar Project / TNEB related works |
| Purpose | Power and irrigation (PAP) |
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 | 75.25 ft | 1.44 TMC | 908 | 434 |
| 2026-10-05 | 73.84 ft | 1.40 TMC | 369 | 508 |
| 2026-10-03 | 74.96 ft | 1.43 TMC | 261 | 507 |
| 2026-10-02 | 75.64 ft | 1.45 TMC | 376 | 481 |
| 2026-10-01 | 75.93 ft | 1.46 TMC | 336 | 507 |
| 2026-09-30 | 76.40 ft | 1.48 TMC | 358 | 507 |
| 2026-09-29 | 76.81 ft | 1.49 TMC | 343 | 507 |
| 2026-09-28 | 77.26 ft | 1.50 TMC | 364 | 507 |
| 2026-09-26 | 77.96 ft | 1.53 TMC | 437 | 506 |
| 2026-09-25 | 78.15 ft | 1.53 TMC | 463 | 506 |
| 2026-09-24 | 78.27 ft | 1.54 TMC | 592 | 507 |
| 2026-09-23 | 78.25 ft | 1.53 TMC | 539 | 506 |
| 2026-09-22 | 78.16 ft | 1.53 TMC | 794 | 506 |
| 2026-09-21 | 77.37 ft | 1.51 TMC | 736 | 507 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Sholayar Dam?
Sholayar Dam's water level today (2026-10-06) is 75.25 ft, which is 47.03% of its full level of 160 ft.
What is the current storage of Sholayar Dam?
Sholayar Dam is storing 1.44 TMC today (2026-10-06), which is 28.52% of its full capacity of 5.05 TMC.
What is the inflow into Sholayar Dam today?
The inflow into Sholayar Dam today (2026-10-06) is 908 cusecs, with an outflow of 434 cusecs.
Is Sholayar Dam full?
No — Sholayar Dam is currently low, at 28.52% of its full capacity.
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