Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam, Nm Realtime Data
RIO CHAMA BELOW ABIQUIU DAM, NM
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
220
Discharge (cfs)
2.5
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 08287000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 220 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.51 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 261 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries, including the Rio Chamita and the Rio Cebolla. The Abiquiu Dam, located upstream from the streamgauge, regulates the flow of the river. The hydrology of the Rio Chama is highly seasonal, with high flows during the spring snowmelt and summer monsoon season. Interestingly, the Rio Chama is known for its exceptional fishing opportunities and was designated as a Wild and Scenic River in 1988.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 6,042.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.51 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 220.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 57% |
| Year Over Year Average | 386 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,840 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.24, -106.42 |
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