What is the current water level of El Vado Lake?

This lake reports storage (23,637 acre-ft as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)) but no elevation gauge — its managing agency does not publish a pool-elevation reading here.

Is El Vado 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/El Vado, 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.

El Vado Lake water level — New Mexico

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

El Vado Lake in New Mexico was last measured at 23,637 acre-ft of storage (no elevation gauge reported), as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading El Vado Lake · New Mexico

Pool elevation: Not reported
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 23,637 acre-ft
Recent trend: Not enough data

Recent trend

The last 90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

Not enough recent readings to show a trend.

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/El Vado, 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 El Vado Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Heron Reservoir on Willow Creek	NM	—	8 km
Abiquiu Reservoir	NM	6,199.46 ft	48 km
Navajo Reservoir	NM	6,027.15 ft	82 km
Platoro Reservoir	CO	9,988.00 ft	86 km
Nambe Falls Reservoir	NM	6,812.88 ft	112 km
Cochiti Lake	NM	5,343.66 ft	115 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of El Vado Lake?: This lake reports storage (23,637 acre-ft as of Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (UTC+00:00)) but no elevation gauge — its managing agency does not publish a pool-elevation reading here.
Is El Vado 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/El Vado, 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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