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SwedenPecos River below Brantley Dam near Carlsbad water level
River gauge, Pecos River, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 109 cfs
History
What this means
The Pecos River below Brantley Dam near Carlsbad is at 5.49 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.46 ft and 5.51 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.09 ftSeptember 22, 2014
Floating and fishing near Pecos River below Brantley Dam near Carlsbad
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- BANKFULL STAGE IS REACHED. FOR REFERENCE ONLY. LOWLAND FLOODING OCCURS AT STAGES OVER 12 FEET.
- 5.49 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.09 ft | September 22, 2014 |
| 2 | 12.81 ft | June 16, 2015 |
| 3 | 12.26 ft | June 21, 2015 |
| 4 | 11.33 ft | October 3, 2013 |
| 5 | 10.98 ft | June 29, 2021 |
| 6 | 8.84 ft | October 12, 1992 |
| 7 | 7.50 ft | September 19, 2014 |
| 8 | 7.10 ft | May 25, 2013 |
| 9 | 4.63 ft | September 19, 2014 |
| 10 | 4.44 ft | July 18, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Pecos River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos River near DunlapRiver gauge, Pecos River | 78.6 cfs | Normal | +13.9 cfs | 105 mi |
| Pecos River near AcmeRiver gauge, Pecos River | 4.60 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 71 mi |
| Pecos River near Lake ArthurRiver gauge, Pecos River | 4.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 31 mi |
| Pecos River near ArtesiaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
| Pecos River at Damsite 3 near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 1.66 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.1 mi |
| Pecos River below Avalon DamRiver gauge, Pecos River | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Pecos River below Dark Canyon at CarlsbadRiver gauge, Pecos River | 0.89 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Pecos River near MalagaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.78 ft | Below flood stage | +0.18 ft | 31 mi |
| Pecos River at Pierce Canyon CrossingRiver gauge, Pecos River | 79.8 cfs | Normal | +13.2 cfs | 34 mi |
| Pecos River at Red BluffRiver gauge, Pecos River | 3.36 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Pecos River near OrlaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 5.49 ft | Very high | ±0 | 56 mi |
| Pecos River at FM 3398 near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.59 ft | Low | ±0 | 90 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley ReservoirReservoir | 3,254.32 ft | High | 0.6 mi | |
| Rocky Arroyo at Highway Brd near CarlsbadRiver gauge, Rocky Arroyo | 3.22 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 2.6 mi |
| Carlsbad Main Canal at Head near CarlsbadCanal gauge, Carlsbad Main Canal | 216 cfs | High | +47.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Avalon ReservoirReservoir | 3,175.20 ft | High | 8 mi | |
| Fourmile Draw near LakewoodRiver gauge, Fourmile Draw | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) near LakewoodRiver gauge, Pecos River (Kaiser Channel) | 9.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| Dark Canyon at CarlsbadRiver gauge, Dark Canyon | 4.35 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Pecos River below Brantley Dam near Carlsbad today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM MDT, the water level was 5.49 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pecos River below Brantley Dam near Carlsbad rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pecos River below Brantley Dam near Carlsbad normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pecos River below Brantley Dam near Carlsbad?
The highest level on record is 13.09 ft on September 22, 2014.
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:08401500(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.54319, -104.37110(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 | 5.49 ft | 2026-10-20 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 109 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pecos River below Brantley Dam near Carlsbad (usgs:08401500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/pecos-river-below-brantley-dam-near-carlsbad
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