Dam · Sakon Nakhon
Nam Oum Dam Water Level Today
Nam Oum Dam is in Sakon Nakhon Province, in the Northeastern Mekong basin · Its normal storage capacity is 520.0 million m³
62.1% Moderate
62.1% of capacity · inflow exceeds release · down 1.25 million m³ from the previous day ·
- Water volume 323.1 million m³
- Inflow 0.80 million m³
- Release 0.00 million m³
- Usable water 278.1 million m³
- Normal storage capacity 520.0 million m³
As of 6 Oct it holds 323.1 million m³, 62.1% of capacity, in the "Moderate" class, and that day inflow exceeds release · Usable water of 278.1 million m³ is the part that can actually be released, excluding the dead storage that always stays in the reservoir
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Statistics and analysis on this page are for reference only and are not an official warning.
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Nam Oum Dam storage history
Last 30 days · high 63.6% · low 55.3% · latest 62.1% of capacity
- Above capacityAbove 100%
- High80–100%
- Moderate50–80%
- Low30–50%
- Critically lowUp to 30%
| Date | Storage (% of capacity) | Volume (million m³) | Inflow | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62.1% | 323.1 | 0.80 | 0.00 | |
| 62.4% | 324.4 | 2.55 | 0.00 | |
| 62.3% | 323.8 | 0.35 | 0.00 | |
| 62.5% | 325.0 | 0.34 | 0.00 | |
| 62.7% | 326.2 | 0.31 | 0.00 | |
| 63.0% | 327.5 | 0.38 | 0.00 | |
| 63.2% | 328.8 | 0.92 | 0.00 | |
| 63.3% | 329.4 | 0.28 | 0.00 | |
| 63.6% | 330.6 | 0.27 | 0.00 | |
| 63.6% | 330.6 | 0.24 | 0.00 | |
| 63.6% | 330.6 | 0.21 | 0.00 | |
| 63.6% | 330.6 | 0.89 | 0.00 | |
| 63.5% | 330.0 | 0.89 | 0.00 | |
| 63.3% | 329.4 | 0.93 | 0.00 | |
| 63.2% | 328.8 | 1.59 | 0.00 | |
| 63.0% | 327.5 | 2.10 | 0.00 | |
| 62.6% | 325.6 | 3.41 | 0.00 | |
| 62.0% | 322.5 | 5.25 | 0.00 | |
| 61.1% | 317.5 | 6.41 | 0.00 | |
| 59.9% | 311.2 | 3.89 | 0.00 | |
| 59.1% | 307.5 | 2.65 | 0.00 | |
| 58.6% | 305.0 | 2.04 | 0.00 | |
| 58.3% | 303.1 | 1.45 | 0.00 | |
| 58.0% | 301.9 | 1.55 | 0.00 | |
| 57.8% | 300.6 | 2.01 | 0.00 | |
| 57.5% | 298.9 | 3.13 | 0.10 | |
| 56.9% | 296.0 | 4.20 | 0.10 | |
| 56.2% | 292.1 | 1.92 | 0.10 | |
| 55.8% | 290.4 | 3.11 | 0.10 | |
| 55.3% | 287.6 | 3.37 | 0.47 |
Nam Oum Dam compared with other dams
Nam Oum Dam is at 62.1% of capacity, ranked 28 of 35 major dams from fullest to lowest, while all dams combined are at 82.6% of capacity
Other dams in the Northeastern Mekong basin
- Nam Pung 52.0% Moderate · 42 km away
- Huai Luang 64.7% Moderate · 125 km away
Rain in Sakon Nakhon Province
In the past 24 hours 40 rain gauges in Sakon Nakhon Province reported; the most was ~21.6 mm at Khlong Mong Bridge, and 0 gauges recorded heavy rain or more (latest reading 17:00)
Rain over the catchment above the dam raises inflow over the following days, so it is worth reading rainfall together with the inflow figures
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Map of Nam Oum Dam and nearby river gauges
Map © OpenStreetMap
River gauges near the dam
The nearest gauge is Songkhram 2, 24.5 km away, currently High
Gauges within 40 km of the dam (straight-line distance), nearest first
| Station | River | Status | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Songkhram 2 | ลำน้ำอูน | High | 24.5 |
| Huai Samo Bridge | ห้วยทราย | Normal | 38.7 |
FAQ
How much water is in Nam Oum Dam now?
As of 6 Oct, Nam Oum Dam holds 323.1 million m³, 62.1% of capacity (Moderate). That day inflow was 0.80 million m³ and release 0.00 million m³.
Is the water in Nam Oum Dam rising or falling?
down 1.25 million m³ from the previous day · inflow exceeds release
Where is Nam Oum Dam and how big is it?
Nam Oum Dam is in Sakon Nakhon Province, in the Northeastern Mekong basin · Its normal storage capacity is 520.0 million m³
Can this be used as an official warning?
No. This site is for monitoring only. For warnings and dam releases, follow announcements from local government agencies.