Lakes / New Mexico / Luna County / The Lake
The Lake, New Mexico
161.85 acres
Surface Area
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - New Mexico
31.91 degrees N, 108.22 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 The Lake Stacks Up
- Larger than 77% of the 309 lakes counted in New Mexico.
- The largest lake in Luna County among those counted.
- About 89 miles from Las Cruces, as the crow flies.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playas Lake | Hidalgo | 22 mi | 2,275.84 acres |
| Bassett Lake | Luna | 26 mi | 33.85 acres |
| Sibley Hole | Luna | 48 mi | 27.92 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About The Lake
How Big Is The Lake?
The Lake covers 161.85 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 60057459). Verified October 30, 2026.