Primary inflows Surface elevation 861 m | Primary outflows Pecos River Max. depth 77 ft (23 m) Area 45.3 km² Inflow source Pecos River | |
Surface area 11,193 acres (4,530 ha) | ||
Red Bluff Reservoir is a reservoir on the Pecos River 40 miles (64 km) north of Pecos, Texas. The reservoir extends into Loving and Reeves Counties in Texas, and Eddy County in New Mexico. The northern shoreline of the reservoir is the lowest point in the state of New Mexico. The reservoir was formed in 1936 by the construction of a dam by the Red Bluff Water Control District to provide water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The reservoir is also used for recreational activities.
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Map of Red Bluff Reservoir, United States
Fish and plant lifeEdit
Red Bluff Reservoir (elevation 2,842 feet above sea level) has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing and swimming. Fish present in Red Bluff Reservoir include white bass and hybrid striped bass. Vegetation in the lake includes sago pondweed.
Recreational usesEdit
Fishing is a popular recreational use of the lake.