Reservoir · New Mexico · United States · BOR RISE
Caballo Reservoir and Dam
6.7% full
Capacity
285.56 hm³
Volume stored
19 hm³
Coordinates
32.924°N, 107.299°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
6.7%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
-8.5%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.
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About Caballo Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Caballo Reservoir and Dam is filled to 6.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 19 hm³ of water out of a maximum 286 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts), and it is 8.5 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Caballo Reservoir and Dam — 1824 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.9% (August 16, 2025) to a high of 25.1% (May 12, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around May and at its lowest around September.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the New Mexico basin at 32.924°N, 107.299°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 6.7%
- Water stored
- 19 hm³
- Total capacity
- 286 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 8.5 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- New Mexico
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 32.924°N, 107.299°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 6.7% | 19 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 6.8% | 19 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 6.8% | 19 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 6.8% | 19 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 6.8% | 19 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 6.8% | 19 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 6.9% | 20 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 7.1% | 20 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 7.2% | 21 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 7.3% | 21 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 7.4% | 21 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 7.6% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Caballo Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Caballo Reservoir and Dam is at 6.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 19 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Caballo Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Caballo Reservoir and Dam is critically low at 6.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Caballo Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Caballo Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Caballo Reservoir and Dam hold?
Caballo Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 286 hm³.
Where is Caballo Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Caballo Reservoir and Dam is located in New Mexico, United States, within the New Mexico basin (coordinates 32.924°N, 107.299°W).
What is Caballo Reservoir and Dam used for?
Caballo Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.