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SwedenNichols Reservoir near Santa Fe N Mex water level
Reservoir, Nichols Reservoir, New Mexico, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Surface elevation
- Water stored
- 489 acre‑ft
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
The latest lake level at Nichols Reservoir near Santa Fe N Mex is 7,480.36 ft. There is no published reference for this reservoir yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7,480.36 ft and 7,480.48 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Swimming and boating at Nichols Reservoir near Santa Fe N Mex
Without a published normal range, the trend is the most useful thing here: a steady lake means few changes at the shore.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe River near Santa FeRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 19.0 cfs | Very high | 2.1 mi | |
| Santa Fe River above McClure Reservoir, near Santa FeRiver gauge, Santa Fe River | 4.9 cfs | High | 3.2 mi | |
| Tesuque Creek above Diversions near Santa FeRiver gauge, Tesuque Creek | 5.1 cfs | Very high | 3.7 mi | |
| Rio Nambe below Nambe Falls Dam near NambeRiver gauge, Rio Nambe | 11.7 cfs | High | 11 mi | |
| Pecos River near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.71 ft | Below flood stage | 11 mi | |
| Rio Mora near TerreroRiver gauge, Rio Mora | 41.6 cfs | Very high | 14 mi | |
| Santa Cruz River near CundiyoRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River | 21.3 cfs | High | 19 mi | |
| Rio Grande at Otowi BridgeRiver gauge, Rio Grande | 3.14 ft | Below flood stage | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
How often is Nichols Reservoir near Santa Fe N Mex updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 03:45 PM MDT.
What is the water level of Nichols Reservoir near Santa Fe N Mex today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 03:45 PM MDT, the surface elevation was 7,480.36 ft. No reference yet.
Is the level of Nichols Reservoir near Santa Fe N Mex normal?
Latest reading. The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
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 U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under 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:08316500(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.68944, -105.88000(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 7,480.36 ft | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
Water stored storage | 489 acre‑ft | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Nichols Reservoir near Santa Fe N Mex (usgs:08316500). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-mexico/nichols-reservoir-near-santa-fe-n-mex
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