Name: Cochiti Lake water-level time series
Creator: Lakebrief

Question 1

What is the current water level at Cochiti Lake?

Accepted Answer

Cochiti Lake's current water level is shown at the top of this page, sourced from USGS gauge 08317300 and updated continuously. The 7-day trend, full-pool comparison, and a multi-year history chart are all on this page.

Question 2

What is the full pool elevation for Cochiti Lake?

Accepted Answer

Cochiti Lake has a full pool elevation of 5345 ft (NGVD29). Surface area at full pool is 1,200 acres.

Question 3

How is Cochiti Lake's water level measured?

Accepted Answer

Water-surface elevation for Cochiti Lake is measured by USGS gauge 08317300. Lakebrief polls the upstream feed continuously and renders the latest reading, recent trend, and multi-year context.

Question 4

What is the historical low water level for Cochiti Lake?

Accepted Answer

The lowest recorded modern elevation for Cochiti Lake is approximately 5339.28 ft. The low-water advisory threshold for the dashboard is 5341 ft.

Cochiti Lake water level