| Imperial Reservoir | |
|---|---|
  Imperial Reservoir  Imperial Reservoir | |
| Location | Pecos County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31°15′41″N102°50′49″W / 31.26139°N 102.84694°W Coordinates: 31°15′41″N102°50′49″W / 31.26139°N 102.84694°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Pecos River |
| Primary outflows | Pecos River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface elevation | 2,431 ft (741 m) |
Imperial Reservoir is a reservoir in Pecos County, Texas, United States.
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