Reservoir · New Mexico · United States · USGS NWIS
Ute Reservoir
80.8% full
Capacity
274.45 hm³
Volume stored
222 hm³
Coordinates
35.343°N, 103.444°W
Last updated
2026-08-13
Current fill
80.8%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-9.1%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.
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 35.343, -103.444 · Open in Google Maps
About Ute Reservoir
As of August 13, 2026, Ute Reservoir is filled to 80.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 222 hm³ of water out of a maximum 274 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 9.1 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Ute Reservoir — 1321 data points between January 1, 2023 and August 13, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 52.1% (May 12, 2023) to a high of 91.6% (September 3, 2025). On average the reservoir is fullest around November and at its lowest around May.
It is operated by USGS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the New Mexico basin at 35.343°N, 103.444°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 80.8%
- Water stored
- 222 hm³
- Total capacity
- 274 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 9.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- New Mexico
- Operator
- USGS
- Coordinates
- 35.343°N, 103.444°W
- Last updated
- August 13, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2026 | 80.8% | 222 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 81.0% | 222 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 81.1% | 223 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 81.2% | 223 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 81.2% | 223 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 81.2% | 223 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 80.9% | 222 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 80.7% | 221 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 80.8% | 222 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 80.9% | 222 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 81.0% | 222 |
| 2 Aug 2026 | 81.1% | 223 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Ute Reservoir?
As of August 13, 2026, Ute Reservoir is at 80.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 222 hm³ of water, according to USGS NWIS data.
Is Ute Reservoir reservoir full?
No. As of August 13, 2026, Ute Reservoir is high at 80.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Ute Reservoir rising or falling?
The level at Ute Reservoir has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can Ute Reservoir hold?
Ute Reservoir has a total capacity of 274 hm³.
Where is Ute Reservoir reservoir located?
Ute Reservoir is located in New Mexico, United States, within the New Mexico basin (coordinates 35.343°N, 103.444°W).
What is Ute Reservoir used for?
Ute Reservoir is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USGS.