Nibi Metrics
Real-time water levels, forecasts, and alerts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US. Built on official government data.
Nibi Metrics turns raw gauge readings from official hydrometric networks into something a person standing on a dock can actually use: is the water high or low for today, which way is it moving, and how unusual is this? This page explains where every number on the platform comes from and what we do to it along the way.
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Conchas Lake at Conchas Dam N. Mex. Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Conchas Lake at Conchas Dam N. Mex. in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed upper canadian ute reservoir
- Primary gauge 07223500 (USGS)
About Conchas Lake at Conchas Dam N. Mex.
Conchas Lake - a key water feature in the arid Southwest.
Nestled at Conchas Dam in New Mexico, Conchas Lake serves as a vital water reservoir. This expansive water body stands prominently in the Upper Canadian-Ute Reservoir watershed, expansive enough to cover approximately 7,409 square miles above the station. The region is characteristic of arid Southwestern hydrology, where the high-country snowmelt influences spring flows and the dramatic July-September monsoon storms can lead to sudden flash floods.
The watershed context
Conchas Lake plays a crucial role in the surrounding landscape, offering a reservoir for the Canadian River system. Though there are no direct records from a parent river, Conchas Lake’s existence ties deeply to the local ecosystem by providing a water source during the region's dry stretches. These periods can extend for long intervals without significant moisture, making the role of the lake even more vital for local flora and fauna.
The Upper Canadian-Ute Reservoir watershed is marked by its seasonal rhythm, where spring runoff significantly affects water levels before the summer dry stretches set in. This dynamic is essential for those who rely on the lake for various activities, including fishing, recreation, and agricultural purposes in the nearby communities.
Why the data matters here
Today's reading reflects the current water level at Conchas Lake, compared to the median for this day across the historical record maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While the raw elevation gives a snapshot of the lake’s condition, understanding how it compares to the median provides valuable context. Over the past seven years of recorded data, this comparison highlights trends in water availability, which is crucial for stakeholders monitoring water resources in the often unpredictable arid Southwest.
How this page is built
Readings come from official government gauges and are rolled into daily records: the daily mean, high and low for every day on record. Each calendar day gets its own baseline from the full history, so the level you see is compared against what this specific date usually looks like rather than an annual average.
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