NEW-MEXICO RESERVOIR LEVELS

February 12 2025

The latest observations of the nation's dams and reservoirs indicate a mix of surpluses and deficits in storage levels relative to historical averages. Significant disparities are evident, reflecting the varied impacts of regional weather patterns, water management practices, and long-term climatic trends.

For instance, Lake Mead in Nevada, a critical water source in the Southwest, is facing a stark reality with storage at approximately half its average, reflecting the broader challenges of drought conditions in the region. Conversely, Lake San Antonio in California is experiencing a substantial increase in storage, suggesting recent successful water retention and potentially heavy precipitation events. In Colorado, while Dillon Reservoir, Granby Reservoir, and Green Mountain Reservoir are all reporting lower than average storage levels, other water bodies like Vega Reservoir and Williams Fork Reservoir are witnessing diminished reserves, which could be attributed to a combination of reduced snowpack and lower river flows.

Across the board, these fluctuations highlight the ongoing need for careful water resource management and the importance of adapting strategies to address changing hydrological conditions. As researchers and hydrologists dive deeper into this data, the story of each dam and reservoir offers a unique perspective on the delicate balance between sustaining our water supply and responding to the environmental factors that challenge it.

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Location Observation
Ute Reservoir Near Logan
New-Mexico ID 07226800
3,786 ft
Costilla Reservoir Near Costilla
New-Mexico ID 08253900
63 ft
Nambe Falls Reservoir Near Nambe
New-Mexico ID 08294200
6,824 ft
Bluewater Lake Near Bluewater
New-Mexico ID 08341400
7,379 ft
Caballo Reservoir
New Mexico ID 1094
19,715 acre-ft
Elephant Butte Reservoir
New Mexico ID 1119
239,957 acre-ft
Avalon Reservoir
New Mexico ID 2684
3,950 acre-ft
El Vado Lake
New Mexico ID 2685
16,418 acre-ft
Heron Reservoir
New Mexico ID 2686
58,924 acre-ft
Nambe Falls Reservoir
New Mexico ID 2687
1,528 acre-ft
Cochiti Lake
New Mexico ID 2696
45,256 acre-ft
Abiquiu Lake
New Mexico ID 2729
94,650 acre-ft
Santa Rosa Reservoir
New Mexico ID 2730
41,388 acre-ft
Jemez Canyon Reservoir
New Mexico ID 2744
0 acre-ft
Navajo Reservoir
New Mexico ID 920
1,034,265 acre-ft
Brantley Lake
New Mexico ID 937
42,612 acre-ft
Lake Sumner
New Mexico ID 943
20,574 acre-ft

       

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