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New Mexico

30.3% average fill

Measured

16

Volume stored

1,901 hm³

Measured capacity

6,268 hm³

Critical

7

Low level

3

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Storage from official US gauges (USGS, USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, CDEC). Fill % uses design capacity from the National Inventory of Dams where available; a few sites without a match fall back to the 5-year maximum.

About reservoirs in New Mexico

As of June 11, 2026, the reservoirs we track across New Mexico that report live levels hold roughly 1,901 hm³ of water — about 30.3% of their combined capacity. Taken together, New Mexico's reservoirs are low.

Across the region, 7 reservoirs are at critically low levels and 3 are low. LAKE MALOYA NR RATON NM is the fullest at 98.9%, while Elephant Butte Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is the lowest at 7.6%.

Over the most recent week on record, 1 reservoir fell across New Mexico.

Storage figures for New Mexico come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from June 11, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.

New Mexico at a glance

Reservoirs tracked
16
Average fill
30.3%
Water stored
1,901 hm³
Combined capacity
6,268 hm³
At critically low levels
7
Fullest
LAKE MALOYA NR RATON NM (98.9%)
Lowest
Elephant Butte Reservoir Dam and Powerplant (7.6%)
Last updated
June 11, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How full are reservoirs in New Mexico right now?

As of June 11, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in New Mexico that report live levels are 30.3% full overall, holding about 1,901 hm³ of water.

How many reservoirs are there in New Mexico?

reservoirs.earth tracks 16 reservoirs in New Mexico, with a combined storage capacity of 6,268 hm³.

Which reservoir in New Mexico is the fullest?

LAKE MALOYA NR RATON NM is currently the fullest reservoir in New Mexico, at 98.9% of capacity.

Which reservoir in New Mexico is the lowest?

Elephant Butte Reservoir Dam and Powerplant is currently the lowest in New Mexico, at 7.6% of capacity.

Where does the reservoir data for New Mexico come from?

All storage figures for New Mexico come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated June 11, 2026.

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