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Local favourite lake · Lea, New Mexico

Smith Tank

Smith Tank is a lake in Lea, New Mexico.

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Smith Tank: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Smith Tank

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Smith Tank — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.64063, -103.68736. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Smith Tank full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Smith Tank yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Smith Tank?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Smith Tank?

    Nearby: Red Bluff Reservoir (lake, 52 km), Red Bluff Reservoir (lake, 55 km), Big Hill (viewpoint, 30 km), Vicinity of Significant Neighbors-Ford Trial (fort, 36 km), North Temple Baptist Church (church, 37 km), Emigrants' Crossing (fort, 37 km).