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Brantley Reservoir Water Level Today

Also known as Brantley Lake

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Brantley Reservoir, on the Pecos River in New Mexico.

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

3,256.86ft

msl · 8:00 AM MST, Nov 9, 2026

  • 0.46 ftabove full pool (3,256.4 ft)
  • +0.01 ftin 24 h+0.23 ft in 7 days+2.67 ft in 30 days
3,2453,2503,2553,2603,2453,2503,2553,260
  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Brantley Reservoir full?

Yes. Brantley Reservoir is at full pool and 0.46 ft into its flood pool.

Brantley Reservoir level history

Full pool 3,256.4 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)
Nov 9, 20263,256.86
Nov 8, 20263,256.84
Nov 7, 20263,256.78
Nov 6, 20263,256.72
Nov 5, 20263,256.72
Nov 4, 20263,256.71
Nov 3, 20263,256.68
Nov 2, 20263,256.63
Nov 1, 20263,256.38
Oct 31, 20263,256.40
Oct 30, 20263,256.53
Oct 29, 20263,256.19
Oct 28, 20263,255.64
Oct 27, 20263,255.06
Oct 26, 20263,254.53
Oct 25, 20263,254.41
Oct 24, 20263,254.24
Oct 23, 20263,254.31
Oct 22, 20263,254.40
Oct 21, 20263,254.40
Oct 20, 20263,254.38
Oct 19, 20263,254.35
Oct 18, 20263,254.35
Oct 17, 20263,254.41
Oct 16, 20263,254.53
Oct 15, 20263,254.65
Oct 14, 20263,254.64
Oct 13, 20263,254.57
Oct 12, 20263,254.46
Oct 11, 20263,254.32
Oct 10, 20263,254.19
  • Brantley Reservoir level
  • Full pool 3,256.4 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 1988

Brantley Reservoir on Nov 9 in past years

Brantley Reservoir water level on Nov 9 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today3,256.86—+0.46 ft
20253,244.85−12.01−11.55 ft
20243,253.92−2.94−2.48 ft
20233,246.90−9.96−9.50 ft
20223,252.03−4.83−4.37 ft
20213,249.99−6.87−6.41 ft
20203,234.51−22.35−21.89 ft
20193,254.55−2.31−1.85 ft
20183,249.49−7.37−6.91 ft
20173,253.87−2.99−2.53 ft
20163,251.92−4.94−4.48 ft

Today’s level is the highest for this date since 2014.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
3,256.4 ft msl
Record high since 1991
3,264.56 ftMar 25, 2015
Record low since 1991
3,207.63 ftOct 13, 2016
Data since
Jan 1, 1988
Dam
Brantley Damcompleted 1989
River
Pecos River
Owned by
Bureau of Reclamation
Dam location
Eddy County
Gauge location
32.5467, −104.3786

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records start in 1991, after the first filling of the reservoir.

Weather on the lake

  1. Today66°FHighLow 46°FS 0–10 mphSunny
  2. Tonight46°FLowS 0–10 mphMostly Clear
  3. Tuesday69°FHighLow 46°FS 0–5 mphSunny
  4. Wednesday70°FHighLow 43°FN 5–15 mphSunny
  5. Thursday68°FHighLow 41°FSW 0–5 mphSunny
  6. Friday68°FHighLow 45°FSE 0–5 mphSunny
  7. Saturday68°FHighLow 49°FS 0–10 mphMostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (32.55, −104.38). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Brantley Reservoir?
3,256.4 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is released or flows over the spillway of Brantley Dam.
Is Brantley Reservoir above full pool?
Yes. On Nov 9, 2026 it was 0.46 ft above full pool, in the flood pool. Operators release that water downstream when conditions allow.
Is Brantley Reservoir rising or falling?
It is rising: +0.23 ft in the last 7 days and +0.01 ft in 24 hours, to 3,256.86 ft on 8:00 AM MST, Nov 9, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
What was the highest level ever recorded?
Brantley Reservoir reached 3,264.56 ft on Mar 25, 2015. The lowest was 3,207.63 ft on Oct 13, 2016 (USACE data since 1991).
How much has Brantley Reservoir changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 3,239.36 ft (Jul 29, 2026) to 3,256.85 ft (Nov 9, 2026), a swing of 17.49 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Army Corps of Engineers. The last reading is from 8:00 AM MST, Nov 9, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Hourly pool elevation from the US Army Corps of Engineers (water.usace.army.mil). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

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