
Lake levels
Caballo Reservoir, NM
- water level
- 4138.94 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.06 ft
- 30-day change
- +5.23 ft
- 1-year change
- +4.70 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- -0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.06 ft
- 30-day change
- +5.23 ft
- 1-year change
- +4.70 ft
- Record high
- 4148.46 ft
In brief
Caballo Reservoir stood at 4,138.94 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 75% of October readings since 2021.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 4138.94 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4148.46 ft (2023-05-12) |
| Record low | 4125.16 ft (2025-08-16) |
| Average of all readings | 4138.40 ft |
| Data span | 5 years (1,998 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Caballo Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Caballo Reservoir sits at 4138.94 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 5.23 ft.
What is the water level at Caballo Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Caballo Reservoir is 4138.94 ft (2026-10-12), 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 for Caballo Reservoir 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 years of readings.
Is Caballo Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 75% of them, which we classify as above average 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 risen 5.23 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?
Caballo Reservoir is +4.70 ft compared with this date last year (4138.94 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 4148.46 ft and a record low of 4125.16 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Caballo Reservoir stood at 4,138.94 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 75% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
caballo-reservoir-nm-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Caballo Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nm/caballo-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All New Mexico lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.