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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

5124.25126.05127.85129.65131.3SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13HIGH 5130.56LOW 5125.015125.04 ft

Records and averages

Current level5125.04 ft
Record high5171.31 ft (2013-09-15)
Record low5125.00 ft (2023-09-05)
Average of all readings5143.42 ft
Data span16 years (6,125 readings)

Level schematic

5,1235,1365,1485,1615,173PUBLISHED HIGH 5,171.31 ft5,125.04 ftPUBLISHED LOW 5,125.00 ft

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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Jemez Canyon Reservoir stood at 5,125.04 feet on Oct 13, 2026. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 2010.

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

jemez-canyon-reservoir-nm-water-level-history.csv

6,125 readings, Jan 2, 2010 to Oct 13, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 120 KB.

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.

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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.