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Clay County, Arkansas, is home to many beautiful bodies of water! There are at least 29 named lakes and reservoirs here. These important water spots provide homes for wildlife, help with farming, and offer fun places for people to visit.

Lakes and Reservoirs in Clay County, Arkansas

What's the Difference?

You might wonder, what's the difference between a lake and a reservoir?

  • A lake is usually a natural body of water. It's a large area filled with water, surrounded by land. Lakes are often formed by natural processes like glaciers, rivers, or changes in the Earth's surface over a very long time.
  • A reservoir is a man-made lake. People build dams across rivers or streams to create reservoirs. They are built to store water for different uses, like providing drinking water for towns, helping farmers water their crops, or generating electricity.

Both lakes and reservoirs are super important for the environment and for people!

Lakes of Clay County

Clay County has many natural lakes. These lakes are often home to different kinds of fish, birds, and other animals. They are also great places for fishing, boating, and enjoying nature. Here are some of the lakes you can find in Clay County:

  • Alligator Hole, 36°19′47″N 090°41′34″W / 36.32972°N 90.69278°W / 36.32972; -90.69278 (Alligator Hole), sits at about 266 feet (81 m) above sea level.
  • Beaver Pond, 36°29′10″N 090°11′30″W / 36.48611°N 90.19167°W / 36.48611; -90.19167 (Beaver Pond), is around 302 feet (92 m) high.
  • Big Lake, 36°16′07″N 090°45′22″W / 36.26861°N 90.75611°W / 36.26861; -90.75611 (Big Lake), is about 266 feet (81 m) above sea level.
  • Corning Lake, 36°23′35″N 090°35′13″W / 36.39306°N 90.58694°W / 36.39306; -90.58694 (Corning Lake), has an elevation of about 269 feet (82 m).
  • Field Lake, 36°26′26″N 090°44′11″W / 36.44056°N 90.73639°W / 36.44056; -90.73639 (Field Lake), is located at about 276 feet (84 m) elevation.
  • Flat Lake, 36°19′47″N 090°38′31″W / 36.32972°N 90.64194°W / 36.32972; -90.64194 (Flat Lake), is around 269 feet (82 m) high.
  • Little Taylor Lake, 36°25′49″N 090°31′53″W / 36.43028°N 90.53139°W / 36.43028; -90.53139 (Little Taylor Lake), sits at about 279 feet (85 m) above sea level.
  • Long Lake, 36°22′31″N 090°35′44″W / 36.37528°N 90.59556°W / 36.37528; -90.59556 (Long Lake), is around 272 feet (83 m) high.
  • Lost Lake, 36°25′07″N 090°31′51″W / 36.41861°N 90.53083°W / 36.41861; -90.53083 (Lost Lake), is about 279 feet (85 m) above sea level.
  • Mill Lake, 36°20′13″N 090°38′15″W / 36.33694°N 90.63750°W / 36.33694; -90.63750 (Mill Lake), has an elevation of about 269 feet (82 m).
  • Murphy Lake, 36°21′20″N 090°40′20″W / 36.35556°N 90.67222°W / 36.35556; -90.67222 (Murphy Lake), is located at about 269 feet (82 m) elevation.
  • Old River, 36°27′54″N 090°08′59″W / 36.46500°N 90.14972°W / 36.46500; -90.14972 (Old River), is around 289 feet (88 m) high.
  • Old River Lake, 36°21′57″N 090°34′28″W / 36.36583°N 90.57444°W / 36.36583; -90.57444 (Old River Lake), is about 276 feet (84 m) above sea level.
  • Peoples Lake, 36°29′18″N 090°45′57″W / 36.48833°N 90.76583°W / 36.48833; -90.76583 (Peoples Lake), has an elevation of about 285 feet (87 m).
  • Poyner Lake, 36°22′03″N 090°33′29″W / 36.36750°N 90.55806°W / 36.36750; -90.55806 (Poyner Lake), is located at about 276 feet (84 m) elevation.
  • Taylor Lake, 36°25′31″N 090°32′04″W / 36.42528°N 90.53444°W / 36.42528; -90.53444 (Taylor Lake), is around 276 feet (84 m) high.
  • Victory Lake, 36°24′45″N 090°33′54″W / 36.41250°N 90.56500°W / 36.41250; -90.56500 (Victory Lake), is about 269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
  • Woods Lake, 36°26′25″N 090°44′30″W / 36.44028°N 90.74167°W / 36.44028; -90.74167 (Woods Lake), has an elevation of about 279 feet (85 m).
  • Woolfolk Lake, 36°23′19″N 090°32′28″W / 36.38861°N 90.54111°W / 36.38861; -90.54111 (Woolfolk Lake), is located at about 279 feet (85 m) elevation.

Reservoirs of Clay County

Reservoirs are very important for managing water resources. They help ensure that communities have enough water for drinking, farming, and other needs, especially during dry seasons. Here are some of the reservoirs in Clay County:

  • Brigance Lake, 36°24′12″N 090°17′48″W / 36.40333°N 90.29667°W / 36.40333; -90.29667 (Brigance Lake), is about 407 feet (124 m) above sea level.
  • Cole Lake, 36°25′00″N 090°13′06″W / 36.41667°N 90.21833°W / 36.41667; -90.21833 (Cole Lake), has an elevation of about 436 feet (133 m).
  • Copeland Lake, 36°19′18″N 090°15′30″W / 36.32167°N 90.25833°W / 36.32167; -90.25833 (Copeland Lake), is located at about 430 feet (130 m) elevation.
  • Easterwood Lake, 36°17′30″N 090°20′00″W / 36.29167°N 90.33333°W / 36.29167; -90.33333 (Easterwood Lake), is around 348 feet (106 m) high.
  • Frie Lake, 36°22′06″N 090°22′48″W / 36.36833°N 90.38000°W / 36.36833; -90.38000 (Frie Lake), is about 404 feet (123 m) above sea level.
  • Grazevich Lake, 36°24′30″N 090°18′58″W / 36.40833°N 90.31611°W / 36.40833; -90.31611 (Grazevich Lake), has an elevation of about 466 feet (142 m).
  • Hughes Lake, 36°23′06″N 090°12′42″W / 36.38500°N 90.21167°W / 36.38500; -90.21167 (Hughes Lake), is located at about 338 feet (103 m) elevation.
  • Moore Lake, 36°24′06″N 090°14′00″W / 36.40167°N 90.23333°W / 36.40167; -90.23333 (Moore Lake), is around 407 feet (124 m) high.
  • Nicholas Lake, 36°25′11″N 090°17′23″W / 36.41972°N 90.28972°W / 36.41972; -90.28972 (Nicholas Lake), is about 374 feet (114 m) above sea level.

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