Abiquiu Lake reservoir
Abiquiu Lake
Abiquiu Lake is a man-made reservoir located in northern New Mexico, USA. The lake was created in the 1960s as a part of the Abiquiu Dam construction project on the Rio Chama River. The hydrology of the lake relies on runoff from the surrounding mountains and snowmelt from the nearby snowpack. The Rio Chama River feeds the lake, along with several smaller streams. The lake has a surface area of around 5,200 acres and provides water for irrigation, recreation, and wildlife habitat. The agricultural use of the lake includes irrigating crops such as alfalfa, corn, and vegetables. It is a popular recreational spot that attracts visitors from all over the world for activities such as fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. Overall, the Abiquiu Lake is critical for water supply in New Mexico while also serving as a popular tourist destination.
Daily levels at Abiquiu Lake
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 17
Pool Elevation
ft · code 49
Total Release
cfs · code 42
Water surface elevation
feet · code 4
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Abiquiu Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam | 177 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir | 129 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Near Chamita | 114 cfs | → |
| Rio Ojo Caliente At La Madera | 8 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below El Vado Dam | 156 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande At Embudo | 231 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Abiquiu Lake.
Campgrounds
- Riana Campground
- Riana - Abiquiu Reservoir
- Echo Campground
- Echo Amphitheater
- Rio Chama Campground
- Rio Chama Campground, Small Group Sites
Fishing spots
- Rio Chama Fishing
- El Rito Creek Fishing
- Rio Vallecitos Fishing
- Rio Nutritas Fishing
- Hidden Lakes Fishing
- Dark Canyon Fishing Site
Track Abiquiu Lake in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Abiquiu Lake
Where does the data for Abiquiu Lake come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Abiquiu Lake.