Jemez Canyon Reservoir Water Level

New Mexico · updated daily from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

5158.05 ft

Jemez Canyon Reservoir is high for this time of year and rising (+25.05 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +25.05 ft

Reading as of 2020-05-19 · higher than 98% of May readings on record

Where Jemez Canyon Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 5158.05 ftRECORD LOW5133 ft2018-12-31RECORD HIGH5158.06 ft2016-12-15

Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.5-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+25.05 ft

7-day change

+25.05 ft

30-day change

+25.05 ft

1-year change

+25.05 ft

Last 30 days

2020-04-195130.0–5161.1 ft2020-05-19

Last 12 months

2019-05-205130.0–5161.1 ft2020-05-19

Full history (5.5 years)

2014-11-285130.0–5161.1 ft2020-05-18

Jemez Canyon Reservoir records and averages

Current level5158.05 ft
Record high5158.06 ft (2016-12-15)
Record low5133.0 ft (2018-12-31)
Average of all readings5149.46 ft
Data span5.5 years (2,000 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Jemez Canyon Reservoir full right now?

As of 2020-05-19, Jemez Canyon Reservoir sits at 5158.05 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 25.05 ft.

What is the water level at Jemez Canyon Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 5158.05 ft (2020-05-19), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. 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 in our records is 5158.06 ft on 2016-12-15. The lowest is 5133.0 ft on 2018-12-31. Our record covers about 5.5 years of readings.

Is Jemez Canyon Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every May in our records, the current level is higher than 98% of them — high 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 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. Jemez Canyon Reservoir has risen 25.05 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 Jemez Canyon Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is +25.05 ft compared with this date last year (5158.05 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.5 years, with a record high of 5158.06 ft and a record low of 5133.0 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.