El Vado Reservoir-Shallow is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. Water quality is graded B based on 1 sampling years through 2012. Compared to the 15 other monitored lakes in Rio Arriba County, El Vado Reservoir-Shallow ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, New Mexico DNR, last sampled 2012-04-25. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Watch El Vado Reservoir-Shallow water quality
Subscribe for LakeQuality updates by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Swimming Safety
Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels
Water Quality Grade: B, Good
Very murky, less than 3.3 ft of visibility. Chlorophyll-a: 3.7 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 52.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.3 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.7 µg/L | B |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 52 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near El Vado Reservoir-Shallow
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near El Vado Reservoir-Shallow in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near El Vado Reservoir-Shallow
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to El Vado Reservoir-Shallow?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near El Vado Reservoir-Shallow — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Fishing El Vado Reservoir-Shallow
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 16 lakes in Rio Arriba County
Nearby Lakes in Rio Arriba County
Explore El Vado Reservoir-Shallow across LakeGrade
More New Mexico Lake Rankings
Other Grade B Lakes in New Mexico
Colfax County · Clarity: 8.9 ft
Mora County · Clarity: 1 ft
Mora County · Clarity: 6.9 ft
Guadalupe County · Clarity: 1.6 ft
San Miguel County · Clarity: 6.6 ft
De Baca County · Clarity: 4.9 ft
Eutrophic Lakes in New Mexico
More records, surveys & data sources
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2012-04-25
Monitoring stations: 1