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The dataset, provided by the \u0130stanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (\u0130SK\u0130), underwent extensive preprocessing, including eliminating missing observations, cleaning of outliers, and normalization. Statistical analysis of occupancy rate differences among dams was performed using the nonparametric Friedman test (<jats:italic>Q<\/jats:italic> = 8,083.929; <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.0001), revealing significant performance inequalities with a high significance level. The inequitable distribution of water resources was measured using the Gini coefficient, and a value of 0.65 indicated a striking imbalance in the current system. Geographical analysis revealed that dams located in the north have stable occupancy rates, while dams closer to the city center and under urban pressure exhibit erratic and underperforming conditions. Time series analyses revealed distinct seasonal fluctuations across dams. These patterns reflect the dams\u2019 responses to different climatic and spatial conditions, and no direct assessment has been made of factors such as climate change. The study revealed that the occupancy fluctuations and inequalities exhibited by the \u0130stanbul dam system over time vary significantly depending on the dam\u2019s location, basin characteristics, and operational conditions. This suggests that the current dam structure is far from a spatially homogeneous entity and that management approaches should consider this diversity. 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