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Lake levels

Caballo Reservoir, NM

water level
4138.94 ft
Condition
Above average for this time of year
7-day change
-0.06 ft
30-day change
+5.23 ft
1-year change
+4.70 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.06 ft
30-day change
+5.23 ft
1-year change
+4.70 ft
Record high
4148.46 ft

In brief

Caballo Reservoir stood at 4,138.94 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 75% of October readings since 2021.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

Lake level timeline

4133.04134.74136.44138.04139.7SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 4139.00LOW 4133.714138.94 ft

Records and averages

Current level4138.94 ft
Record high4148.46 ft (2023-05-12)
Record low4125.16 ft (2025-08-16)
Average of all readings4138.40 ft
Data span5 years (1,998 readings)

Level schematic

4,124.24,130.54,136.84,143.14,149.4PUBLISHED HIGH 4,148.46 ft4,138.94 ftPUBLISHED LOW 4,125.16 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Caballo Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Caballo Reservoir sits at 4138.94 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 5.23 ft.

What is the water level at Caballo Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Caballo Reservoir is 4138.94 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Caballo Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Caballo Reservoir in our records is 4148.46 ft on 2023-05-12. The lowest is 4125.16 ft on 2025-08-16. Our record covers about 5 years of readings.

Is Caballo Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 75% of them, which we classify as above average 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 Caballo 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. Caballo Reservoir has risen 5.23 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 Caballo Reservoir changed over the past year?

Caballo Reservoir is +4.70 ft compared with this date last year (4138.94 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5 years, with a record high of 4148.46 ft and a record low of 4125.16 ft.

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Caballo Reservoir stood at 4,138.94 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 75% of October readings since 2021.

From the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

caballo-reservoir-nm-water-level-history.csv

1,998 readings, Apr 22, 2021 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 39 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Caballo Reservoir water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nm/caballo-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All New Mexico lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.