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Which reservoirs are located in the Rio Grande basin?
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Rio Grande
The Rio Grande basin and its drainage network.
Several major reservoirs are located within the Rio Grande basin to manage water resources for irrigation and other needs. These include:1
- Falcon Reservoir: Located on the lower Rio Grande.1
- Amistad Dam: An international reservoir completed in 1969, situated below the confluence of the Devils River.1
- Elephant Butte: Located on the Rio Grande in New Mexico.1
- Lake Toronto: Impounded by the La Boquilla Dam on the Conchos River.1
- Marte Gómez (El Azúcar Dam): Located on the San Juan River.1
- Venustiano Carranza (Don Martín Dam): Located on the Salado River.1
These reservoirs play a critical role in the basin, where water usage is governed by various treaties and compacts between the United States and Mexico, as well as among the states of Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.1