Reservoir · New Mexico · United States · USGS NWIS
Nambe Falls Reservoir
49.8% full
Capacity
2.13 hm³
Volume stored
1 hm³
Coordinates
35.846°N, 105.906°W
Last updated
2026-08-13
Current fill
49.8%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
-23.9%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USGS National Water Information System (NWIS) — 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: 2026-08-13.
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About Nambe Falls Reservoir
As of August 13, 2026, Nambe Falls Reservoir is filled to 49.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 1 hm³ of water out of a maximum 2 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 (+0.0 pts), and it is 23.9 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Nambe Falls Reservoir — 1461 data points between August 14, 2022 and August 13, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 42.3% (August 24, 2023) to a high of 101.9% (August 19, 2022). On average the reservoir is fullest around March and at its lowest around August.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the New Mexico basin at 35.846°N, 105.906°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 49.8%
- Water stored
- 1 hm³
- Total capacity
- 2 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 23.9 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- New Mexico
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 35.846°N, 105.906°W
- Last updated
- August 13, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | 49.8% | 1 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 49.8% | 1 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 49.8% | 1 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 49.8% | 1 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 49.8% | 1 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 49.8% | 1 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 49.8% | 1 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 49.8% | 1 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 50.2% | 1 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 50.2% | 1 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 50.2% | 1 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 50.2% | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Nambe Falls Reservoir?
As of August 13, 2026, Nambe Falls Reservoir is at 49.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 1 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is Nambe Falls Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of August 13, 2026, Nambe Falls Reservoir is within its normal operating range at 49.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Nambe Falls Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Nambe Falls Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Nambe Falls Reservoir hold?
Nambe Falls Reservoir has a total capacity of 2 hm³.
Where is Nambe Falls Reservoir reservoir located?
Nambe Falls Reservoir is located in New Mexico, United States, within the New Mexico basin (coordinates 35.846°N, 105.906°W).
What is Nambe Falls Reservoir used for?
Nambe Falls Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.