new-mexico Reservoir Report
June 9 2023
New Mexico has several major reservoirs and dams, including Elephant Butte, Navajo, and Conchas. These reservoirs are fed by streams, rivers, and creeks that originate in the surrounding mountains, including the Rio Grande, San Juan, and Pecos Rivers. Snowpack in these mountains plays a crucial role in providing water to the reservoirs, with the winter months typically being the most important for snow accumulation. Record low levels in several reservoirs have been observed in recent years due to prolonged drought conditions in the state, leading to water shortages for agriculture and urban areas. Seasonal trends also play a significant role in reservoir levels, with typically higher levels in the spring and summer months due to snowmelt and increased precipitation. Overall, water management and conservation are critical in New Mexico, and efforts are being made to improve infrastructure and increase storage capacity to better manage the state's water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
Location | Observation | 24hr Change (%) | Percent Normal (%) | Elevation (ft) |
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Ute Reservoir Near Logan
New-Mexico • ID 07226800 |
3,784 ft | 0 | 100 | 3782.9 |
Costilla Reservoir Near Costilla
New-Mexico • ID 08253900 |
95 ft | 0.2 | 110 | 9409.23 |
Nambe Falls Reservoir Near Nambe
New-Mexico • ID 08294200 |
6,826 ft | 0 | 100 | 6798 |
Bluewater Lake Near Bluewater
New-Mexico • ID 08341400 |
7,387 ft | 0 | 100 | 7346 |
Caballo Reservoir
New Mexico • ID 1094 |
51,226 acre-ft | -0.63 | 54 | 4184 |
Elephant Butte Reservoir
New Mexico • ID 1119 |
538,265 acre-ft | 0.42 | 59 | 4343 |
Avalon Reservoir
New Mexico • ID 2684 |
950 acre-ft | -15.55 | 67 | 3160 |
El Vado Lake
New Mexico • ID 2685 |
3,727 acre-ft | 13.21 | 3 | 6900 |
Heron Reservoir
New Mexico • ID 2686 |
133,259 acre-ft | 1.55 | 50 | 7157 |
Nambe Falls Reservoir
New Mexico • ID 2687 |
1,741 acre-ft | 0.07 | 100 | 6305 |
Cochiti Lake
New Mexico • ID 2696 |
103,978 acre-ft | 0.36 | 149 | 5356 |
Abiquiu Lake
New Mexico • ID 2729 |
43,852 acre-ft | 0.08 | 29 | 6216 |
Santa Rosa Reservoir
New Mexico • ID 2730 |
74,317 acre-ft | 4.99 | 126 | 4738 |
Jemez Canyon Reservoir
New Mexico • ID 2744 |
0 acre-ft | None | None | 5123 |
Navajo Reservoir
New Mexico • ID 920 |
1,323,299 acre-ft | -0.1 | 104 | 6099 |
Brantley Lake
New Mexico • ID 937 |
21,147 acre-ft | 1.08 | 87 | 3249 |
Lake Sumner
New Mexico • ID 943 |
27,660 acre-ft | 10.93 | 106 | 4272 |
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