
Lake levels
Galisteo Reservoir, NM
- water level
- 5497.90 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Below full
- 2.10 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.10 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.10 ft
- Below full
- 2.10 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.10 ft
In brief
Galisteo Reservoir stood at 5,497.90 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 2.10 feet below its full pool of 5,500 feet. That is lower than 98% of October readings since 2018.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 5497.90 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 5500.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 5608.00 ft |
| Record high | 5506.21 ft (2024-06-30) |
| Record low | 5496.02 ft (2020-02-22) |
| Average of all readings | 5499.95 ft |
| Data span | 8 years (3,207 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Galisteo Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Galisteo Reservoir sits at 5497.90 ft, which is low for this time of year. That is 2.10 ft below full pool of 5500.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.10 ft.
What is the water level at Galisteo Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Galisteo Reservoir is 5497.90 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Galisteo Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Galisteo Reservoir in our records is 5506.21 ft on 2024-06-30. The lowest is 5496.02 ft on 2020-02-22. Our record covers about 8 years of readings.
Is Galisteo Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 2% of them, which we classify as 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 Galisteo 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. Galisteo Reservoir has fallen 2.10 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Galisteo Reservoir changed over the past year?
Galisteo Reservoir is -2.10 ft compared with this date last year (5497.90 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 8 years, with a record high of 5506.21 ft and a record low of 5496.02 ft.
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Galisteo Reservoir stood at 5,497.90 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 2.10 feet below its full pool of 5,500 feet. That is lower than 98% of October readings since 2018.
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galisteo-reservoir-nm-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Galisteo Reservoir water level, 2018 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nm/galisteo-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All New Mexico lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.