
Lake levels
Jemez Canyon Reservoir, NM
- water level
- 5125.04 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.33 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.10 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.63 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- +0.01 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.33 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.10 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.63 ft
- Record high
- 5171.31 ft
In brief
Jemez Canyon Reservoir stood at 5,125.04 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 2010.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 5125.04 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 5171.31 ft (2013-09-15) |
| Record low | 5125.00 ft (2023-09-05) |
| Average of all readings | 5143.42 ft |
| Data span | 16 years (6,125 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Jemez Canyon Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Jemez Canyon Reservoir sits at 5125.04 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.10 ft.
What is the water level at Jemez Canyon Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Jemez Canyon Reservoir is 5125.04 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 Jemez Canyon Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Jemez Canyon Reservoir in our records is 5171.31 ft on 2013-09-15. The lowest is 5125.00 ft on 2023-09-05. Our record covers about 16 years of readings.
Is Jemez Canyon Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 1% 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 Jemez Canyon Reservoir 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. Jemez Canyon Reservoir has fallen 0.10 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 Jemez Canyon Reservoir changed over the past year?
Jemez Canyon Reservoir is -0.63 ft compared with this date last year (5125.04 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 16 years, with a record high of 5171.31 ft and a record low of 5125.00 ft.
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Quote this reading
Jemez Canyon Reservoir stood at 5,125.04 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 2010.
Download the full record
jemez-canyon-reservoir-nm-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Jemez Canyon Reservoir water level, 2010 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nm/jemez-canyon-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.