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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Jemez Canyon Reservoir near Bernalillo N M Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Jemez Canyon Reservoir near Bernalillo N M in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed jemez
- Primary gauge 08328500 (USGS)
About Jemez Canyon Reservoir near Bernalillo N M
Jemez Canyon Reservoir - A vital water source in the Jemez watershed.
Nestled in the arid Southwest, the Jemez Canyon Reservoir near Bernalillo, New Mexico, serves as a crucial water reservoir within the Jemez watershed. Covering a catchment area of approximately 1,034 square miles, the reservoir is an integral part of the local ecology and water management strategies.
The watershed context
The Jemez Canyon Reservoir is part of the Jemez River system, which flows through a region characterized by significant seasonal variations. Spring runoff from the high-country snowmelt creates a surge in water levels, followed by a long dry stretch typical of the Southwest's arid climate. In the summer months, monsoon storms can result in sudden and intense rainfall, occasionally leading to flash floods within the watershed. These dynamics greatly influence water availability, reservoir levels, and local ecosystems.
Alongside Jemez River's other reaches, including the Jemez River near Jemez and the Jemez River Outlet below Jemez Canyon Dam, the reservoir plays a pivotal role in regulating water for nearby communities. The reservoir not only supports recreational activities but also aids in the management of water resources during the dry periods.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at the Jemez Canyon Reservoir allows for crucial insights into the water conditions in this arid landscape. Today's water level and flow measurements provide a vital point of reference against the median for this date throughout the station's historical record of nine years. This ensures that stakeholders can make informed decisions regarding water use amidst the challenges posed by the region's fluctuating hydrological conditions. Understanding the reservoir's status in relation to historical averages is more informative than looking at raw elevation figures alone, ensuring a better grasp of current water availability and potential implications for the watershed.
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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