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SwedenEagle Nest Lake near Eagle Nest water level
Lake, Eagle Nest Lake, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 20,860 acre‑ft
History
What this means
Eagle Nest Lake near Eagle Nest reads 8,159.92 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM MDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this lake yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 8,159.89 ft and 8,159.95 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
On the water at Eagle Nest Lake near Eagle Nest
Watch the chart rather than the single number; it shows whether the shoreline is moving.
Wear a life jacket on the water. Most boating deaths involve people who were not wearing one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River below Eagle Nest DamRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 1.8 cfs | Low | ±0 | 0.1 mi |
| Cimarron River near CimarronRiver gauge, Cimarron River | 0.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Ponil Creek near CimarronRiver gauge, Ponil Creek | 1.4 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 16 mi |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos near TaosRiver gauge, Rio Pueblo De Taos | 5.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Rio Lucero near Arroyo SecoRiver gauge, Rio Lucero | 10.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Rayado Creek near CimarronRiver gauge, Rayado Creek | 4.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Rio Hondo near ValdezRiver gauge, Rio Hondo | 14.3 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 18 mi |
| Red River near QuestaRiver gauge, Red River | 23.9 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Eagle Nest Lake near Eagle Nest really 8,159.92 ft deep?
No. 8,159.92 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Eagle Nest Lake near Eagle Nest today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM MDT, the surface elevation was 8,159.92 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Eagle Nest Lake near Eagle Nest rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Eagle Nest Lake near Eagle Nest 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:07205500(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.53142, -105.22945(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 8,159.92 ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
| Water stored | 20,860 acre‑ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Eagle Nest Lake near Eagle Nest (usgs:07205500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/eagle-nest-lake-near-eagle-nest
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