Newest reservoirs in Southwest New Mexico, NM
The year that a reservoir was first filled to the reservoir’s normal elevation – or the year that a natural lake was first dammed – is the determining factor in the age of the body of water. A large reservoir can take more than a year to fill after its dam is first closed. You can find many of the the world’s newest reservoirs on LakeLubbers in the comparison table below. Many of the world’s oldest reservoirs appear on the last page of that list. Note: For some lakes, the completion year data is unknown, so you may see fewer lakes than the total 2 articles we have published for Southwest New Mexico, NM lakes.Thinking about booking a Southwest New Mexico, NM lake vacation home rental, cabin or hotel?
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Below are lakes within USA > US Southwest Region > New Mexico > Southwest New Mexico, NM > Compared by newest (youngest) reservoirs and the year it was completed. This list does not represent all lakes in Southwest New Mexico, NM, only the 2 Southwest New Mexico, NM lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name  |
Completion year |
Lake description |
|---|---|---|
| Caballo Lake (New Mexico, Southwest New Mexico, NM, US Southwest Region, USA) |
1938 | Also known as Caballo Reservoir One of the little-known treasures in New Mexico’s Southwest region is Caballo Lake. This 11,000-acre reservoir along the Rio Grande River escapes the… |
| Elephant Butte Lake, NM (New Mexico, Southwest New Mexico, NM, US Southwest Region, USA) |
1916 | Also known as The Butte, Elephant Butte Reservoir With limited lake options in New Mexico, Elephant Butte Lake is a popular destination for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike in the Land of Enc… |