Nichols Reservoir Water Level
New Mexico · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
7478.35 ft
Nichols Reservoir is current reading available and falling (-0.86 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.26 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-15
Where Nichols Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.26 ft
7-day change
-0.86 ft
30-day change
-1.41 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Nichols Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 7478.35 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 7482.17 ft (2026-04-18) |
| Record low | 7478.35 ft (2026-08-15) |
| Average of all readings | 7480.18 ft |
| Data span | 0.3 years (120 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nichols Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-15, Nichols Reservoir sits at 7478.35 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.41 ft.
What is the water level at Nichols Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 7478.35 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 Nichols Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 7482.17 ft on 2026-04-18. The lowest is 7478.35 ft on 2026-08-15. Our record covers about 0.3 years of readings.
Why is Nichols 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. Nichols Reservoir has fallen 1.41 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Nichols 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 7482.17 ft and a record low of 7478.35 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.