Abiquiu Lake
| Abiquiu Lake | |
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 View north from Cerro Pedernal
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| Location | Rio Arriba County, New Mexico |
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| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary sources | Rio Chama |
| Primary outflows | Rio Chama |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max length | 12 mi (20 km) |
| Surface area | 5,200 acres (21 km²) |
Abiquiu Lake is a reservoir located in Rio Arriba County, in northern New Mexico in the southwestern United States. Water of the Rio Chama is impounded by the earth-filled Abiquiu Dam, 1,800 feet (550 m) long and 340 feet (104 m) high, completed in 1963 and raised in 1986. The 5,200 acre lake (21 km²) is over 12 miles (20 km) long, and lies at elevations of up to 6,100 feet (1,860 m).
The shoreline area near the dam is a recreation area managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Available activities include camping, picnicing, hiking, swimming, boating, and fishing.
 Location in New Mexico |
 Abiquiu Dam |
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