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SwedenAlto Reservoir above Diversion at Alto water level
Reservoir, Alto Reservoir, New Mexico, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey reports Alto Reservoir above Diversion at Alto at 4.33 ft. There is no published reference for this reservoir yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Boating and fishing at Alto Reservoir above Diversion at Alto
Use the recent trend to judge conditions. A fast rise or fall shows up at docks and beaches within days.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek at AltoRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 4.00 ft | No reference yet | +0.05 ft | 0.6 mi |
| Eagle Creek below South Fork near AltoRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 2.7 mi |
| North Fork Eagle Creek near AltoRiver gauge, North Fork Eagle Creek | 1.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 3.8 mi |
| Gavilan Canyon at Skunk Canyon near HollywoodRiver gauge, Gavilan Canyon | 2.09 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 4.0 mi |
| Rio Ruidoso at RuidosoRiver gauge, Rio Ruidoso | 9.0 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 5.0 mi |
| Rio Ruidoso at HollywoodRiver gauge, Rio Ruidoso | 2.16 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Tularosa Creek near BentRiver gauge, Tularosa Creek | 9.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Malpais Spring near OscuraRiver gauge, Malpais Spring | 6.3 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Alto Reservoir above Diversion at Alto today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:10 AM MDT, the water level was 4.33 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Alto Reservoir above Diversion at Alto rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Alto Reservoir above Diversion at Alto normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08387710(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.39622, -105.67620(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.33 ft | 2026-10-20 17:10 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Alto Reservoir above Diversion at Alto (usgs:08387710). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/alto-reservoir-above-diversion-at-alto
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer