Red Bluff Reservoir

infobox_lake
lake_name = Red Bluff Reservoir
image_lake =
type = Hydroelectric reservoir
caption_lake =
location = at the Texas/New Mexico border
basin_countries= United States
coords = coord|31|56.87|N|103|55.88|W|region:US_type:waterbody|display=inline,title
inflow = Pecos River
outflow = Pecos River
area = 11,193 acres (45.3 km²)
depth =
max-depth = 77 ft (23 m)
elevation = 2,826 ft (861 m)
volume = convert|307000|acre.ft|km3|abbr=on|lk=on

Red Bluff Reservoir is a reservoir on the Pecos River 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of Pecos, Texas, USA. 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.

Fish and plant life

Red Bluff Reservoir has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Red Bluff Reservoir include white bass and hybrid striped bass. Vegetation in the lake includes sago pondweed.

Recreational uses

Fishing is a popular recreational use of the lake.

External links

* [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/red_bluff/ Red Bluff Reservoir - Texas Parks & Wildlife]
*Handbook of Texas|id=RR/rur2|name=Red Bluff Dam and Reservoir