Cimarron

Watershed Hydrology

The Cimarron Watershed (HUC 11080002) covers an area of approximately 6,453 square miles in northeastern New Mexico, southwestern Colorado, and the Oklahoma Panhandle. The upper watershed is characterized by high-elevation mountains, while the lower watershed is characterized by arid plains. The hydrology of the watershed is dominated by snowpack, which accounts for a significant portion of the surface water supply. The Cimarron River is the main surface water source, and there are several reservoirs in the watershed for water storage and flood control. Interesting climatic facts include the area's tendency for drought and extreme weather events, such as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Over the past few decades, there has been a decline in snowpack and an increase in temperature, which could have significant impacts on the hydrology of the watershed in the future.


Surface Flows

Cimarron Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Cimarron Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Cimarron Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Cimarron Watershed

Cimarron Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed