Caballo Reservoir Water Level
New Mexico · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
4134.06 ft
Caballo Reservoir is low for this time of year and steady (-0.06 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.00 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 18% of August readings on record
Where Caballo Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.00 ft
7-day change
-0.06 ft
30-day change
-1.90 ft
1-year change
+7.73 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.5 years)
Caballo Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 4134.06 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4148.46 ft (2023-05-12) |
| Record low | 4125.16 ft (2025-08-16) |
| Average of all readings | 4138.55 ft |
| Data span | 5.5 years (1,998 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Caballo Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Caballo Reservoir sits at 4134.06 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.90 ft.
What is the water level at Caballo Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 4134.06 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Caballo Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 4148.46 ft on 2023-05-12. The lowest is 4125.16 ft on 2025-08-16. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.
Is Caballo Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 18% 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 Caballo Reservoir changing 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. Caballo Reservoir has fallen 1.90 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 Caballo Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is +7.73 ft compared with this date last year (4134.06 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 4148.46 ft and a record low of 4125.16 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.