Elephant Butte Reservoir, Reservoir in Sierra County, New Mexico
The largest reservoir in New Mexico stretches 40 miles along the Rio Grande River with over 200 miles of developed shoreline.
The Elephant Butte Dam construction from 1911 to 1916 created a 36,000-acre reservoir that was initially the largest artificial lake in the world.
Native American tribes and local farmers depend on the reservoir water supply, which supports agricultural practices throughout southern New Mexico.
The reservoir maintains three developed camps, multiple marinas, stores, and more than 200 camping sites accessible through well-maintained roads.
A bachelor party in 2014 discovered a 3.2-million-year-old stegomastodon fossil, now displayed at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.
Location: Sierra County
GPS coordinates: 33.15397,-107.19211
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:27
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