Cochiti Lake is located in northern New Mexico and was originally constructed as part of the Flood Control Act in 1938. The lake is supplied by the Rio Grande and its tributaries, and also receives water from snowpack in the surrounding mountains. The lake is used for recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, and also provides irrigation water for nearby agricultural lands. The reservoir is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has a capacity of 123,000 acre-feet. The hydrology of the area is complex, as it is influenced by the surrounding mountain ranges and their snowpack, as well as the unpredictable nature of the Rio Grande's flow. Despite these challenges, Cochiti Lake remains an important source of water and recreation for the surrounding community.
Windspeed
Humidity
Storage 24hr Change | -0.03% |
Percent of Normal | 78% |
Minimum |
3,548 acre-ft
1975-02-01 |
Maximum |
396,167 acre-ft
1987-06-23 |
Average | 56,515 acre-ft |
Nid_Height | 251 |
Hydraulic_Height | 246 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Drainage_Area | 14635 |
Year_Completed | 1975 |
Dam_Height | 251 |
Structural_Height | 251 |
Surface_Area | 1200 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Outlet_Gates | Vertical Lift - 0 |
Nid_Storage | 722000 |
River_Or_Stream | RIO GRANDE & SANTA FE |
Dam_Length | 28300 |
Wilderness Area Columbine Hondo