Abiquiu Lake Water Level
New Mexico · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
6190.19 ft
Abiquiu Lake is low for this time of year and falling (-2.36 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -2.15 ft
Reading as of 2020-05-19 · higher than 2% of May readings on record
Where Abiquiu Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-2.15 ft
7-day change
-2.36 ft
30-day change
-0.72 ft
1-year change
-5.09 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Abiquiu Lake records and averages
| Current level | 6190.19 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 6211.94 ft (2017-06-06) |
| Record low | 6177.99 ft (2019-07-12) |
| Average of all readings | 6198.52 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (2,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Abiquiu Lake full right now?
As of 2020-05-19, Abiquiu Lake sits at 6190.19 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.72 ft.
What is the water level at Abiquiu Lake today?
The most recent reading is 6190.19 ft (2020-05-19), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Abiquiu Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 6211.94 ft on 2017-06-06. The lowest is 6177.99 ft on 2019-07-12. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Abiquiu Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every May in our records, the current level is higher than 2% of them — low for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Abiquiu Lake low right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Abiquiu Lake has fallen 0.72 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Abiquiu Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -5.09 ft compared with this date last year (6190.19 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 6211.94 ft and a record low of 6177.99 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All New Mexico lake levels.