Reservoir · New Mexico · United States · BOR RISE
Heron Reservoir and Dam
10.7% full
Capacity
495.02 hm³
Volume stored
53 hm³
Coordinates
36.697°N, 106.699°W
Last updated
2026-07-28
Current fill
10.7%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-3.0%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 Heron Reservoir and Dam
As of July 28, 2026, Heron Reservoir and Dam is filled to 10.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 53 hm³ of water out of a maximum 495 hm³. At this level the reservoir is critically low.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it is 3.0 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Heron Reservoir and Dam — 1824 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 28, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 6.6% (January 9, 2026) to a high of 41.8% (July 14, 2023). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around February.
It is operated by BOR primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the New Mexico basin at 36.697°N, 106.699°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 10.7%
- Water stored
- 53 hm³
- Total capacity
- 495 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 3.0 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- New Mexico
- Operator
- BOR
- Coordinates
- 36.697°N, 106.699°W
- Last updated
- July 28, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | 10.7% | 53 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 10.7% | 53 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 10.7% | 53 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 10.8% | 54 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 11.0% | 55 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 11.2% | 55 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 11.2% | 55 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 11.2% | 56 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 11.2% | 56 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 11.3% | 56 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 11.3% | 56 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 11.5% | 57 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Heron Reservoir and Dam?
As of July 28, 2026, Heron Reservoir and Dam is at 10.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 53 hm³ of water, according to BOR RISE (US Bureau of Reclamation) data.
Is Heron Reservoir and Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 28, 2026, Heron Reservoir and Dam is critically low at 10.7% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Heron Reservoir and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Heron Reservoir and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Heron Reservoir and Dam hold?
Heron Reservoir and Dam has a total capacity of 495 hm³.
Where is Heron Reservoir and Dam reservoir located?
Heron Reservoir and Dam is located in New Mexico, United States, within the New Mexico basin (coordinates 36.697°N, 106.699°W).
What is Heron Reservoir and Dam used for?
Heron Reservoir and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by BOR.