Caballo Lake
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| Caballo Reservoir | |
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| Location | Sierra County, New Mexico |
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| Lake type | reservoir |
| Catchment area | 79,574 km² |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 11,000 acres (4,500 ha) |
| Average depth | 7 m |
| Water volume | 428,000,000 m³ |
| Surface elevation | 4,204 ft (1,281 m) |
Caballo Lake is a reservoir on the Rio Grande River in southern New Mexico, United States. It is the fourth largest reservoir in New Mexico in terms of surface area and the fifth largest body of water in New Mexico in terms of volume. The lake is in Caballo Lake State Park, which is approximately 16 miles south of Truth or Consequences.
The lake is used for recreational activities, such as boating, swimming, water skiing, and fishing. Fish in the lake include bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and catfish.
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- "Publicly Owned or Operated Lakes in New Mexico" from the Surface Water Quality Bureau at the New Mexico Environmental DepartmentPDF (90.4 KiB)
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