How many lakes in New Mexico are man-made?


How many lakes in New Mexico are man-made? “This is the lowest water-to-land ratio of all 50 states.” Which makes New Mexico's lakes—a.k.a. its 15 man-made reservoirs and their respective watersheds—crucial to the environment and the economy.


What are the bottomless lakes in New Mexico?

The park's nine lakes are not actually lakes, and they are not actually bottomless. They are sinkholes filled with water (or cenotes, if you prefer) that range from 17 to 90 feet deep. It's the unique blue-green color given off by underwater plants that makes the bodies of water look endless.


What is the largest man made lake in New Mexico?

Elephant Butte Reservoir is a reservoir on the southern part of the Rio Grande in the U.S. state of New Mexico, 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Truth or Consequences. The reservoir is the 84th largest man-made lake in the United States and the largest in New Mexico by total surface area and peak volume.


Can you swim in bottomless lake?

Located just 14 miles southeast of Roswell, Bottomless Lakes State Park is your place for bottomless fun! Enjoy non-motorized boating in your kayak or canoe, camp, fish, picnic, swim, hike, go birding or even scuba dive! The unique lakes at this park are sinkholes, ranging from 17 to 90 feet deep.


What is the only state with no natural lakes?

The only state in the US with no natural lakes is Maryland.


How many bottomless lakes are in New Mexico?

Most of the nine lakes are almost completely surrounded by cliffs, with the notable exceptions being Lea Lake and Lazy Lagoon. Lea Lake has a large, sandy shoreline on the western side and tall cliffs on the eastern side.