Reservoir · New Mexico · United States · BOR RISE
Avalon Reservoir and Dam
63.9% full
Capacity
5.35 hm³
Volume stored
3 hm³
Coordinates
32.491°N, 104.252°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
63.9%vs 7 days ago
+0.7%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-37.6%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: BOR RISE — US Bureau of Reclamation — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-28.
Catchment Weather
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About Avalon Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Avalon Reservoir and Dam is filled to 63.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 3 hm³ of water out of a maximum 5 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.7 pts), and it is 37.6 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Avalon Reservoir and Dam — 1705 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.0% (November 4, 2022) to a high of 105.0% (August 14, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around February and at its lowest around November.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the New Mexico basin at 32.491°N, 104.252°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 63.9%
- Water stored
- 3 hm³
- Total capacity
- 5 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 37.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- New Mexico
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 32.491°N, 104.252°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 63.9% | 3 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 63.2% | 3 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 62.6% | 3 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 59.3% | 3 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 57.4% | 3 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 56.1% | 3 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 58.7% | 3 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 66.5% | 4 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 71.8% | 4 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 70.7% | 4 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 65.6% | 4 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 63.2% | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Avalon Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Avalon Reservoir and Dam is at 63.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 3 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Avalon Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Avalon Reservoir and Dam is within its normal operating range at 63.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Avalon Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Avalon Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.7 points).
How much water can Avalon Reservoir and Dam hold?
Avalon Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 5 hm³.
Where is Avalon Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Avalon Reservoir and Dam is located in New Mexico, United States, within the New Mexico basin (coordinates 32.491°N, 104.252°W).
What is Avalon Reservoir and Dam used for?
Avalon Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.