List of lakes of Columbia County, Arkansas facts for kids
Columbia County, Arkansas, is home to many important water bodies. While you might think of natural lakes, most of the larger water areas here are actually reservoirs. These are like big, man-made lakes that help store water for different uses. There are at least 17 named reservoirs in the county, each playing a role in the local environment.
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Water Bodies in Columbia County
When we talk about water bodies, we often think of natural lakes. However, in Columbia County, the official records from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) show that there aren't any large, naturally formed lakes that have been given official names. Instead, the county has many important reservoirs.
What are Reservoirs?
A reservoir is a large, artificial (man-made) lake that is created to store water. People build reservoirs by putting a dam across a river or stream. The water then backs up behind the dam, forming a large body of water. Reservoirs are very useful because they can:
- Provide drinking water for towns and cities.
- Help control floods by holding back excess water during heavy rains.
- Generate electricity using hydropower.
- Offer places for fun activities like fishing, boating, and swimming.
Important Reservoirs in Columbia County
Columbia County has many named reservoirs. Each one is a valuable part of the county's water system. Here is a list of some of the main reservoirs you can find in the area:
- Arkansas Louisiana Gas Lake, 33°05′42″N 093°23′37″W / 33.09500°N 93.39361°W, located at an elevation of about 220 feet (67 m).
- Bearden Lake, 33°21′54″N 093°11′49″W / 33.36500°N 93.19694°W, sitting at around 341 feet (104 m) above sea level.
- Byrd Lake, 33°05′40″N 093°17′17″W / 33.09444°N 93.28806°W, with an elevation of about 266 feet (81 m).
- Dupriest Lake, 33°27′10″N 093°12′32″W / 33.45278°N 93.20889°W, found at an elevation of approximately 285 feet (87 m).
- Fallin Lake, 33°17′02″N 093°19′00″W / 33.28389°N 93.31667°W, which is about 295 feet (90 m) high.
- Fincher Lake, 33°26′13″N 093°13′02″W / 33.43694°N 93.21722°W, at an elevation of around 285 feet (87 m).
- Foster Lake, 33°22′03″N 093°03′23″W / 33.36750°N 93.05639°W, sitting at about 236 feet (72 m).
- Lake Columbia, 33°16′57″N 093°24′21″W / 33.28250°N 93.40583°W, with an elevation of approximately 239 feet (73 m). This is one of the larger and more well-known reservoirs in the county.
- Lake Sue, 33°15′50″N 093°09′15″W / 33.26389°N 93.15417°W, found at an elevation of about 325 feet (99 m).
- Maloch Lake, 33°06′07″N 093°16′45″W / 33.10194°N 93.27917°W, sitting at around 285 feet (87 m).
- Miller Lake, 33°12′41″N 093°12′06″W / 33.21139°N 93.20167°W, with an elevation of about 295 feet (90 m).
- Pittman Lake, 33°16′37″N 093°11′14″W / 33.27694°N 93.18722°W, found at an elevation of approximately 325 feet (99 m).
- Powell Lake, 33°18′06″N 093°19′31″W / 33.30167°N 93.32528°W, sitting at around 282 feet (86 m).
- Rasberry Lake, 33°02′17″N 093°04′27″W / 33.03806°N 93.07417°W, with an elevation of about 233 feet (71 m).
- Sale Lake, 33°07′15″N 093°14′13″W / 33.12083°N 93.23694°W, found at an elevation of approximately 266 feet (81 m).
- Weber Lake, 33°16′55″N 093°17′40″W / 33.28194°N 93.29444°W, sitting at around 282 feet (86 m).
- Wilson Lake, 33°19′36″N 093°02′54″W / 33.32667°N 93.04833°W, with an elevation of about 249 feet (76 m).
These reservoirs are important for the people and wildlife of Columbia County, providing water resources and places for recreation.
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