Red Bluff Reservoir

{{redirect|Red Bluff Lake}}

{{infobox body of water

| name = Red Bluff Reservoir

| image = ISS067-E-174543 Red Bluff Reservoir.jpg

| type = Hydroelectric reservoir

| caption = Taken on June 30, 2022 from the International Space Station; north is oriented down.

| location = Loving / Reeves counties in Texas and
Eddy County in New Mexico,
United States

| 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 = {{convert|11193|acre|abbr=on}}

| depth =

| max-depth = {{convert|77|ft|abbr=on}}

| elevation = {{convert|2826|ft|abbr=on}}

| volume = {{convert|307000|acre.ft|km3|abbr=on|lk=in}}

| pushpin_map = New Mexico#Texas#USA

| pushpin_label_position = top

| pushpin_map_alt = Location of Red Bluff Reservoir in New Mexico and Texas, USA.

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Red Bluff Reservoir is a reservoir on the Pecos River {{convert|40|mi}} 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. With an elevation of {{convert|2,842|ft|disp=sqbr}} above sea level, it is the lowest point in New Mexico.

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 and swimming. 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.