elephant butte reservoir

Elephant Butte reservoir in New Mexico was created by a dam across the Rio Grande in 1916. It is 40 miles (65km) long and covers 36,500 acres (150 km²). It was initially made for flood control and to provide irrigation water, however it now hosts a major watersports resort. The nearest city is Truth or Consequences.

What is a butte?

The name "Elephant Butte" refers to a volcanic core similar to Devil's tower, Wyoming. It is now a island in the lake. The butte was said to have the shape of an elephant.

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