What is the current water level of Conchas Lake?

As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 4,186.76 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Conchas Lake full right now?

Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.

Where does this data come from?

From USACE SPA/Conchas, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.

Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?

No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

Conchas Lake water level — New Mexico

New Mexico · USACE · reading Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)

Conchas Lake in New Mexico was last measured at 4,186.76 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.3 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Conchas Lake · New Mexico

Pool elevation: 4,186.76 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 199,828 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↓Falling

Recent trend

The last ~5 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE SPA/Conchas, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Conchas Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Santa Rosa Lake	NM	4,729.26 ft	62 km
Ute Reservoir	NM	3,785.34 ft	68 km
Lake Sumner	NM	4,242.52 ft	90 km
Mcclure Reservoir	NM	7,844.43 ft	152 km
Nichols Reservoir	NM	7,479.78 ft	156 km
Eagle Nest Lake	NM	8,163.23 ft	157 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Conchas Lake?: As of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 4,186.76 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Conchas Lake full right now?: Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?: From USACE SPA/Conchas, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?: No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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