Current status
Water level
36.09 / 71 ft
Storage
672 Mcft
Full capacity
6091 Mcft
Fill %
11.03%
Inflow
132 cusecs
Outflow
86 cusecs
All-time high storage
6,091 Mcft, 2022-10-23
All-time low storage
111 Mcft, 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | 36.09 ft | 672 Mcft | 132 | 86 |
| 2026-08-21 | 36.06 ft | 670 Mcft | 152 | 86 |
| 2026-08-20 | 35.99 ft | 666 Mcft | 145 | 86 |
| 2026-08-19 | 35.99 ft | 666 Mcft | 192 | 126 |
| 2026-08-18 | 35.93 ft | 662 Mcft | 198 | 126 |
| 2026-08-17 | 35.79 ft | 654 Mcft | 221 | 86 |
| 2026-08-13 | 34.97 ft | 604 Mcft | 220 | 86 |
| 2026-08-12 | 34.78 ft | 594 Mcft | 347 | 86 |
| 2026-08-11 | 34.38 ft | 573 Mcft | 312 | 86 |
| 2026-08-10 | 34.06 ft | 555 Mcft | 116 | 86 |
| 2026-08-09 | 34.28 ft | 567 Mcft | 162 | 126 |
| 2026-08-05 | 34.28 ft | 567 Mcft | 162 | 126 |
| 2026-08-04 | 33.76 ft | 540 Mcft | 34 | 86 |
| 2026-08-03 | 33.89 ft | 546 Mcft | 115 | 86 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Vaigai Dam?
Vaigai Dam's water level today (2026-08-22) is 36.09 ft, which is 50.83% of its full level of 71 ft.
What is the current storage of Vaigai Dam?
Vaigai Dam is storing 672 Mcft today (2026-08-22), which is 11.03% of its full capacity of 6,091 Mcft.
What is the inflow into Vaigai Dam today?
The inflow into Vaigai Dam today (2026-08-22) is 132 cusecs, with an outflow of 86 cusecs.
Is Vaigai Dam full?
No — Vaigai Dam is currently low, at 11.03% of its full capacity.
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