ABIQUIU LAKE

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

New Mexico Reservoirs Rio Chama Watershed

Abiquiu Lake

RESERVOIR REPORT
October 4 2023

158,736 acre-ft

-1.39% today
119% of Normal High

Water storage levels at Abiquiu Lake are currently 158,736 acre-ft, about 119% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 132,791.36acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1974 was 1987-06-22 when levels reached 402,258 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 1976-03-26 when levels receded to 2 acre-ft. View historical levels.

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.

Geolocation -106.455, 36.269
Elevation 6,216 ft
Storage 24hr Change -1.39%
Percent of Normal 119%
Minimum 2 acre-ft
1976-03-26
Maximum 402,258 acre-ft
1987-06-22
Average 132,791 acre-ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
RIO CHAMA NEAR CHAMITA 1,120 cfs 5.3 ft
RIO CHAMA NEAR LA PUENTE 64 cfs 2.5 ft
SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS 119 cfs 3.9 ft
RIO NAMBE BELOW NAMBE FALLS DAM NEAR NAMBE 3 cfs 0.5 ft
RIO GRANDE AT OTOWI BRIDGE 1,510 cfs 4.2 ft
RIO NAMBE ABOVE NAMBE FALLS DAM NEAR NAMBE 36 cfs 4.0 ft
RIO GRANDE AB MOUTH TRINCHERA C NR LASAUSES 36 cfs 1.3 ft

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