Avalon Reservoir reservoir
Avalon Reservoir
Avalon Reservoir, located in southern New Mexico, has a long history dating back to the early 1900s when it was built to supply irrigation water to nearby agricultural lands. The reservoir is fed by several small streams, including the Rio Ruidoso, and relies primarily on snowpack during the winter months. The reservoir also serves as a source of drinking water for nearby communities.
Agriculture remains an important use of water from the reservoir, with crops such as pecans, alfalfa, and cotton being grown in the surrounding areas. The reservoir also provides opportunities for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. However, concerns about the sustainability of water resources in the region have led to increased efforts to conserve water and find new sources of supply.
Daily levels at Avalon Reservoir
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 Avalon Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Main Canal At Head Near Carlsbad | 112 cfs | → |
| Pecos River Below Avalon Dam | · | → |
| Pecos R At Damsite 3 Nr Carlsbad | 234 cfs | → |
| Pecos River Below Dark Canyon At Carlsbad | 37 cfs | → |
| Dark Canyon At Carlsbad | · | → |
| Rocky Arroyo At Hwy Brd Nr Carlsbad | · | → |
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About Avalon Reservoir
Where does the data for Avalon Reservoir 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 below 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.