BRANTLEY LAKE

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology


RESERVOIR NEW MEXICO

Brantley Lake


April 23, 2024

19,547 acre-ft

-1.75% today
73% of Normal Low

Water storage levels at Brantley Lake are currently 19,547 acre-ft, about 73% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 26,832.61acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1988 was 2015-03-28 when levels reached 85,302 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2012-09-23 when levels receded to 1,773 acre-ft. View historical levels.

Brantley Lake in New Mexico is a man-made reservoir created in the 1980s for irrigation and flood control. The reservoir is fed by the Pecos River and surface runoff from surrounding areas. The hydrology of the lake is influenced by the intermittent flows of the Pecos River, and the snowpack from the nearby mountains. The lake provides water for agricultural irrigation, and recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir is also a popular spot for bird watching, with over 200 bird species identified in the surrounding area. However, the lake has faced challenges including water quality issues caused by agricultural runoff, and decreased water levels due to drought conditions in the region. Despite these challenges, Brantley Lake remains an important resource for the surrounding communities.



Geolocation -104.381, 32.544
Elevation 3,249 ft
Storage 24hr Change -1.75%
Percent of Normal 73%
Minimum 1,773 acre-ft
2012-09-23
Maximum 85,302 acre-ft
2015-03-28
Average 26,833 acre-ft
Nid_Height 144
Hydraulic_Height 108
Primary_Dam_Type Concrete
Drainage_Area 16406
Year_Completed 1989
Dam_Height 144
Structural_Height 118
River_Or_Stream PECOS RIVER
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 39301
Hazard_Potential High
Nid_Storage 966300
Dam_Length 20850

Weather Outlook



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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Red Bluff Reservoir

Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass White Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               
INTREPID POTASH PONDS 1-5 DAM
AVALON
INTREPID POTASH WEST PLANT DAM
UPPER TANSIL DAM
EAST CATCHMENT BASIN DAM
INTREPID POTASH PONDS A-D DAM
HACKBERRY DRAW SITE NO. 1 DAM
INTREPID POTASH SOUTH PERIMETER DAM

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