Water
storage levels
at
Heron Reservoir
are currently
103,756
acre-ft,
about
47% of normal.
The average for this time of year is approximately
224,004.43acre-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.