Bluewater Lake Near Bluewater reservoir
As of July 16, 2026, Bluewater Lake Near Bluewater is holding 3,311 ac-ft of water — 45% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Bluewater Lake Near Bluewater
Bluewater Lake is a reservoir located in Cibola County, New Mexico, near the town of Bluewater. The lake was created in 1920 when a dam was constructed on the Bluewater Creek. The hydrology of the lake is mainly fed by surface runoff and snowpack from the Zuni Mountains, which are located to the east. The lake is a popular recreational spot that offers fishing, boating, and camping. The primary fish species found in the lake are rainbow trout, channel catfish, and tiger muskie. The lake also serves as a source of irrigation water for nearby agricultural lands. Overall, Bluewater Lake is an important feature of the local landscape and provides both economic and recreational benefits to the surrounding communities.
Daily levels at Bluewater Lake Near Bluewater
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
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 Bluewater Lake Near Bluewater -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Nutria Near Ramah | 0 cfs | → |
| Rio San Jose Near Grants | 2 cfs | → |
| Zuni River Abv Black Rock Reservoir | · | → |
About Bluewater Lake Near Bluewater
Where does the data for Bluewater Lake Near Bluewater 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.