Caballo Reservoir
Location	Sierra County, New Mexico
Coordinates	32°55′32″N 107°17′46″W / 32.92568°N 107.2961°W / 32.92568; -107.2961Coordinates: 32°55′32″N 107°17′46″W / 32.92568°N 107.2961°W / 32.92568; -107.2961
Lake type	reservoir
Catchment area	79,574 km2 (30,724 sq mi)
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	11,000 acres (4,500 ha)
Average depth	7 m
Water volume	428,000,000 m3 (1.51×1010 cu ft)
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 (26 km) 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, and bluegill.

Caballo lake is a great place to birdwatch also, many migratory birds use the lake as a "rest stop" during their travels, and eagles are often seen in the area.

Caballo (wild horse in spanish) lake is named for the mountains that border the lake to the west, in which wild horses roamed. The upper area of the lake is very shallow and in recent years has been blocked from the lower, deeper end of the lake. The water has a slightly brownish hue from a distance, due to the shallow waters (usually about 75 ft at the deepest point). The beaches of Caballo are rocky when compared to Elephant Butte lake, but there are many sandy areas. Beware of the whirlpool at the dam, as it can be a hazard.

[edit] External links

• "Publicly Owned or Operated Lakes in New Mexico" from the Surface Water Quality Bureau at the New Mexico Environmental DepartmentPDF (90.4 KiB)
• New Mexico State Parks Division External Link [1]

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