Lakes / New Mexico / Luna County / Bassett Lake
Bassett Lake, Luna County, New Mexico
33.85 acres
Surface Area
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - New Mexico
31.99 degrees N, 107.78 degrees W - Luna County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its USGS National Hydrography Dataset coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Bassett Lake Stacks Up
- Larger than 22% of the 309 lakes counted in New Mexico.
- About 63 miles from Las Cruces, as the crow flies.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Hole | Luna | 22 mi | 27.92 acres |
| The Lake | Luna | 26 mi | 161.85 acres |
| Playas Lake | Hidalgo | 48 mi | 2,275.84 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Bassett Lake
How Big Is Bassett Lake?
Bassett Lake covers 33.85 acres in Luna County, New Mexico.
What Is the Largest Lake in Luna County?
The Lake is the largest lake in Luna County, at 161.85 acres.
Largest Lakes in New Mexico
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navajo Reservoir | San Juan | 15,363.3 acres | - |
| 2 | Elephant Butte Reservoir | Sierra | 10,908.51 acres | - |
| 3 | Ute Reservoir | Quay | 5,446.35 acres | - |
| 4 | Caballo Reservoir | Sierra | 4,617.43 acres | - |
| 5 | Heron Reservoir | Rio Arriba | 4,497.07 acres | - |
All 309 New Mexico lakes ranked by surface area
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (The National Map) lake data (ID 51316032). Verified October 30, 2026.