Galisteo Reservoir Water Level

New Mexico · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

1.48 ft

Galisteo Reservoir is current reading available and steady (+0.00 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.00 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-15

Where Galisteo Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 1.48 ftRECORD LOW1.47 ft2026-04-23RECORD HIGH2.05 ft2026-07-28

Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

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7-day change

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30-day change

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1-year change

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Last 30 days

2026-07-161.4–2.1 ft2026-08-15

Last 12 months

2026-04-171.4–2.1 ft2026-08-15

Galisteo Reservoir records and averages

Current level1.48 ft
Record high2.05 ft (2026-07-28)
Record low1.47 ft (2026-04-23)
Average of all readings1.49 ft
Data span0.3 years (121 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Galisteo Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-15, Galisteo Reservoir sits at 1.48 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has held steady 0.00 ft.

What is the water level at Galisteo Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 1.48 ft (2026-08-15), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Galisteo Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 2.05 ft on 2026-07-28. The lowest is 1.47 ft on 2026-04-23. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.

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 held steady 0.00 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Galisteo Reservoir changed over the past year?

Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.3 years, with a record high of 2.05 ft and a record low of 1.47 ft.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All New Mexico lake levels.