Heron Reservoir
RESERVOIR REPORT
October 4 2023118,357 acre-ft
-0.12% today46% of Normal • Very Low
Water storage levels at Heron Reservoir are currently 118,357 acre-ft, about 46% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 259,585.48acre-ft. Maximum recorded Storage since record keeping began in 1974 was 1994-06-21 when levels reached 402,101 acre-ft. Lowest recorded Storage was 2023-03-08 when levels receded to 36,247 acre-ft. View historical levels.
Heron Reservoir in New Mexico was created in 1971 and is located in the San Juan Mountains. It is a man-made lake that was built to provide water for irrigation, municipal use, and recreation. The reservoir is fed by several streams and rivers, including the Rio Chama and Willow Creek, which are important sources of surface flow. The area also receives significant snowpack that contributes to the reservoir's water supply. The reservoir is managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. Additionally, the reservoir provides water to irrigate farmland in the surrounding area, particularly for alfalfa and hay production.
| Geolocation | -106.699, 36.697 |
| Elevation | 7,157 ft |
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.12% |
| Percent of Normal | 46% |
| Minimum |
36,247 acre-ft
2023-03-08 |
| Maximum |
402,101 acre-ft
1994-06-21 |
| Average | 259,585 acre-ft |
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| RIO GRANDE NEAR DEL NORTE | 418 cfs | 1.4 ft |
| RIO GRANDE AT WAGON WHEEL GAP | 309 cfs | 1.7 ft |
| RIO GRANDE NEAR MONTE VISTA | 237 cfs | 3.3 ft |
| RIO GRANDE AT THIRTYMILE BRIDGE | 103 cfs | 1.6 ft |
| SOUTH FORK RIO GRANDE AT SOUTH FORK | 78 cfs | 1.8 ft |
| NORTH CLEAR CREEK BL CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR | 7 cfs | 1.4 ft |
| GOOSE CREEK AT WAGONWHEEL GAP | 30 cfs | 2.8 ft |
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