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Lake levels

Conchas Lake, NM

water level
4179.81 ft
Condition
Above average for this time of year
7-day change
+0.18 ft
Below full
21.19 ft
30-day change
+1.74 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Since yesterday
+0.01 ft
7-day change
+0.18 ft
30-day change
+1.74 ft
Below full
21.19 ft
1-year change
-13.07 ft

In brief

Conchas Lake stood at 4,179.81 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 21.19 feet below its full pool of 4,201 feet. That is higher than 71% of October readings since 2011.

Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Lake level timeline

4177.04177.84178.64179.44180.2SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13LOW 4177.314179.81 ft

Records and averages

Current level4179.81 ft
Full pool (conservation) 4201.00 ft
Flood pool 4218.00 ft
Record high4196.62 ft (2018-02-18)
Record low4153.42 ft (2013-06-30)
Average of all readings4173.97 ft
Data span15 years (5,764 readings)

Level schematic

4,1524,1644,1774,1904,203FULL POOL 4,201.00 ft4,179.81 ft21.19 ftbelow full pool

Frequently asked questions

Is Conchas Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-13, Conchas Lake sits at 4179.81 ft, which is above average for this time of year. That is 21.19 ft below full pool of 4201.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 1.74 ft.

What is the water level at Conchas Lake today?

The most recent reading at Conchas Lake is 4179.81 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 Conchas Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Conchas Lake in our records is 4196.62 ft on 2018-02-18. The lowest is 4153.42 ft on 2013-06-30. Our record covers about 15 years of readings.

Is Conchas Lake low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 71% 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 Conchas Lake 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. Conchas Lake has risen 1.74 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 Conchas Lake changed over the past year?

Conchas Lake is -13.07 ft compared with this date last year (4179.81 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 15 years, with a record high of 4196.62 ft and a record low of 4153.42 ft.

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Conchas Lake stood at 4,179.81 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 21.19 feet below its full pool of 4,201 feet. That is higher than 71% of October readings since 2011.

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

Download the full record

conchas-lake-nm-water-level-history.csv

5,764 readings, Jan 2, 2011 to Oct 13, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 113 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Conchas Lake water level, 2011 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nm/conchas-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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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.