Conchas Lake facts for kids
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 Conchas Lake
Location in New Mexico
Conchas Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States |
| Coordinates | 35°22′48″N 104°13′52″W / 35.380°N 104.231°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Catchment area | 7,409 sq mi (19,190 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 25 mi (40 km) |
| Surface area | 9,600 acres (3,900 ha) |
| Water volume | 709,119 acre⋅ft (874,685 dam3) |
| Surface elevation | 4,200 ft (1,280 m) |
Conchas Lake is a large, human-made lake in northeastern New Mexico. It is about 25-mile (40 km) long. This lake is a popular spot for outdoor fun, like fishing and boating! It was created by building the Conchas Dam across the Canadian River.
The lake sits at an elevation of 4,200 feet (about 1,280 meters) above sea level. Its surface covers an area of 9,600 acres.
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Conchas Dam: Building the Lake
The Conchas Dam was finished in 1939. It was built by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. This dam helps control the water flow of the Canadian River. It also creates the large Conchas Lake behind it.
Conchas Lake State Park: Fun for Everyone
Right next to Conchas Lake is Conchas Lake State Park. This park is split into two separate areas: a north area and a south area. Both parts of the park offer great ways to enjoy the lake.
Boating and Fishing
The state park has nine public boat ramps. Five of these ramps are in the north area. The other four are in the south area. This makes it easy for visitors to launch their boats.
Conchas Lake is a great place for fishing! Many different kinds of fish live in its waters. You can find fish like walleye, largemouth bass, White bass, Shad, Flathead catfish, channel catfish, bluegill, and crappie.
Park Location
The south area of Conchas Lake State Park is located between the towns of Conchas and Hooverville.
You can reach the lake by driving on New Mexico State Road 104. Look for mile marker 75. The lake is about 29 miles (47 km) northwest of Tucumcari. It is also about 75 miles (121 km) southeast of Las Vegas.
Getting Around Conchas Lake
There are a couple of small airports near Conchas Lake. The Conchas Lake Airport is located on New Mexico State Road 104, east of the lake. There is also the Conchas Lake Seaplane Base. This base is about 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) north of Conchas Dam.
See also
In Spanish: Lago Conchas para niños
