Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir, Nm Realtime Data
RIO CHAMA ABOVE ABIQUIU RESERVOIR, NM
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
469
Discharge (cfs)
6.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 08286500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 469 cfs, and a gauge height of 6.17 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 259 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It is fed by snowmelt, monsoon rains, and tributaries such as the Rio de las Vacas and the Rio Cebolla. The flow is regulated by the Abiquiu Dam, which was constructed in the 1960s. During the summer months, the river experiences low flows due to increased water demand for irrigation. The Rio Chama is renowned for its trout fishery and is a popular destination for rafting and kayaking. The area is also known for its stunning scenery, which has inspired many artists and writers.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 6,284.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 6.17 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 469.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 99% |
| Year Over Year Average | 476 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,880 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.32, -106.60 |
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