Current status
Water level
42.22 / 71 ft
Storage
1.14 TMC
Full capacity
6.09 TMC
Fill %
18.65%
Inflow
406 cusecs
Outflow
86 cusecs
All-time high storage
6.09 TMC, 2022-10-23
All-time low storage
0.11 TMC, 2026-05-29
About Vaigai Dam
Vaigai Dam was inaugurated on 21 January 1959 by Chief Minister K. Kamaraj. It supplies irrigation and drinking water across Theni, Madurai and neighbouring districts.
| River | Vaigai |
| Location | Near Andipatti / Periyakulam, Theni District |
| Dam type | Gravity dam |
| Opened | 1959 |
| Built by | Public Works Department, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Purpose | Irrigation and drinking water for southern districts |
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 | 42.22 ft | 1.14 TMC | 406 | 86 |
| 2026-10-05 | 41.93 ft | 1.11 TMC | 70 | 86 |
| 2026-10-03 | 41.96 ft | 1.11 TMC | 174 | 86 |
| 2026-10-02 | 41.90 ft | 1.11 TMC | 105 | 86 |
| 2026-10-01 | 41.90 ft | 1.11 TMC | 239 | 86 |
| 2026-09-30 | 41.77 ft | 1.10 TMC | 112 | 86 |
| 2026-09-29 | 41.77 ft | 1.10 TMC | 0 | 86 |
| 2026-09-28 | 41.93 ft | 1.11 TMC | 0 | 86 |
| 2026-09-26 | 42.22 ft | 1.14 TMC | 0 | 86 |
| 2026-09-25 | 42.36 ft | 1.15 TMC | 20 | 86 |
| 2026-09-24 | 42.45 ft | 1.16 TMC | 135 | 86 |
| 2026-09-23 | 42.42 ft | 1.15 TMC | 251 | 86 |
| 2026-09-22 | 42.29 ft | 1.14 TMC | 251 | 86 |
| 2026-09-21 | 42.16 ft | 1.13 TMC | 309 | 86 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Vaigai Dam?
Vaigai Dam's water level today (2026-10-06) is 42.22 ft, which is 59.46% of its full level of 71 ft.
What is the current storage of Vaigai Dam?
Vaigai Dam is storing 1.14 TMC today (2026-10-06), which is 18.65% of its full capacity of 6.09 TMC.
What is the inflow into Vaigai Dam today?
The inflow into Vaigai Dam today (2026-10-06) is 406 cusecs, with an outflow of 86 cusecs.
Is Vaigai Dam full?
No — Vaigai Dam is currently low, at 18.65% of its full capacity.
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