Heron Reservoir reservoir
Heron Reservoir
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.
Daily levels at Heron Reservoir
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 17
Pool Elevation
ft · code 49
Total Release
cfs · code 42
Water surface elevation
feet · code 4
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 Heron Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Chama Near La Puente | 161 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below El Vado Dam | 156 cfs | → |
| Navajo River Bl Oso Diversion Dam Nr Chromo | 90 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Above Abiquiu Reservoir | 145 cfs | → |
| Navajo R At Banded Peak Ranch | 179 cfs | → |
| Rio Chama Below Abiquiu Dam | 216 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Heron Reservoir.
⛺ Campgrounds
- Heron Lake State Park
- El Vado Lake State Park
- Stone Lake
- Trout Lakes
- Trout Lakes Campground
- Canjilon Lakes
🎣 Fishing spots
- Rio Nutritas Fishing
- Hidden Lakes Fishing
- Lagunitas Creek Fishing
- Rio Chama Fishing
- Trujillo Meadows Boating Site
- Trujillo Meadows Lake
Track Heron Reservoir in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Heron Reservoir
Where does the data for Heron Reservoir 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 above 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Heron Reservoir.