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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Two R Reservoir (rio Hondo Reservoir) near Roswell,nm Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Two R Reservoir (rio Hondo Reservoir) near Roswell,nm in NM, United States, built from official government gauge data.
- Location NM, United States
- Watershed rio hondo
- Primary gauge 08390610 (USGS)
About Two R Reservoir (rio Hondo Reservoir) near Roswell,nm
Two R Reservoir - A vital water source in the Rio Hondo watershed.
Nestled near Roswell, New Mexico, Two R Reservoir, also known as Rio Hondo Reservoir, plays a crucial role in the local hydrology of the Rio Hondo watershed. This reservoir serves as a critical storage site in a region where water is precious and often limited due to the inherent arid climate. The area is characterized by high-country snowmelt contributing to spring flows, while the summer months can see monsoon thunderstorms that bring sudden, intense rains.
The watershed context
Two R Reservoir is part of the Rio Hondo watershed, which collects runoff from an expansive catchment of approximately 963 square miles. This significant drainage area captures moisture and snowmelt, which is vital during the drier months, as northern New Mexico experiences long stretches of arid conditions punctuated by seasonal storms. The reservoir is surrounded by several other water bodies, including Eagle Creek, Gavilan Canyon, and the Rio Ruidoso, highlighting its position within a network of interconnected waterways that support local wildlife and provide recreational opportunities.
Why the data matters here
Monitoring water levels in Two R Reservoir is essential, especially with its history covered over the past nine years by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Understanding current conditions and trends helps users assess the reservoir's capacity and the broader hydrological health of the region. Today's water level measurement is crucial, as it is compared against the median for this calendar day across the historical record. This context provides better insights than merely looking at the raw elevation number. Knowledge of current reservoir conditions not only aids in water management planning but also informs anglers, cottagers, and farmers who rely on the availability of water resources in this arid part of New Mexico.
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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