List of lakes of Conway County, Arkansas facts for kids
Conway County in Arkansas is a cool place with lots of water! It's home to at least 38 named lakes and reservoirs. These water bodies are super important for many reasons, like providing drinking water, helping with farming, preventing floods, and offering fun places for fishing, boating, and enjoying nature.
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Understanding Lakes and Reservoirs in Conway County
Water bodies come in different forms. Let's learn about the two main types you'll find in Conway County.
What is a Lake?
A lake is usually a natural body of water, often surrounded by land. Lakes can be formed in many ways, like when glaciers melt, or rivers change course. They are home to many plants and animals.
In Conway County, you can find natural lakes like:
- Old River Lake: This lake is located at 33°59′16″N 092°36′02″W / 33.98778°N 92.60056°W. It sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 m) above sea level.
- Tank Lake: Found at 35°08′40″N 092°34′16″W / 35.14444°N 92.57111°W, this lake is also 266 feet (81 m) high.
What is a Reservoir?
A reservoir is like a lake, but it's man-made. People create reservoirs by building a dam across a river or stream. This holds back water, forming a large pool. Reservoirs are very useful! They can store water for cities to drink, help control floods, or even generate electricity. Many reservoirs also become popular spots for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Conway County has many important reservoirs, including:
- Cargile Lake: This reservoir is at 35°16′30″N 092°48′53″W / 35.27500°N 92.81472°W and is 328 feet (100 m) high.
- Lake Overcup: A well-known reservoir, located at 35°12′11″N 092°43′14″W / 35.20306°N 92.72056°W. It's about 305 feet (93 m) above sea level. This lake is a popular spot for fishing and recreation.
- Petit Jean State Park Lake: Found within the beautiful Petit Jean State Park, this lake is at 35°07′30″N 092°55′15″W / 35.12500°N 92.92083°W. Its elevation is 932 feet (284 m). It's a great place for outdoor adventures.
Point Remove Creek Reservoirs
Many reservoirs in Conway County are part of a system designed to manage water flow and prevent flooding in the Point Remove Creek area. These include several "Site" reservoirs, like:
- East Fork Point Remove Site Three Reservoir: 35°25′49″N 092°37′55″W / 35.43028°N 92.63194°W, el. 489 feet (149 m)
- East Fork Point Remove Site Four Reservoir: 35°24′16″N 092°40′43″W / 35.40444°N 92.67861°W, el. 472 feet (144 m)
- East Fork Point Remove Site Five Reservoir: 35°24′05″N 092°38′07″W / 35.40139°N 92.63528°W, el. 466 feet (142 m)
- East Fork Point Remove Site Six Reservoir: 35°22′57″N 092°38′58″W / 35.38250°N 92.64944°W, el. 430 feet (130 m)
- East Fork Point Remove Site Seven Reservoir: 35°21′54″N 092°39′45″W / 35.36500°N 92.66250°W, el. 430 feet (130 m)
- East Fork Point Remove Site Eight Reservoir: 35°21′01″N 092°41′36″W / 35.35028°N 92.69333°W, el. 430 feet (130 m)
- East Fork Point Remove Site Nine Reservoir: 35°17′31″N 092°41′11″W / 35.29194°N 92.68639°W, el. 331 feet (101 m)
- East Fork Point Remove Site Ten Reservoir: 35°15′31″N 092°43′31″W / 35.25861°N 92.72528°W, el. 305 feet (93 m)
- East Fork Point Remove Site 11 Reservoir: 35°16′55″N 092°45′39″W / 35.28194°N 92.76083°W, el. 351 feet (107 m)
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site Four Reservoir: 35°27′17″N 092°41′54″W / 35.45472°N 92.69833°W, el. 584 feet (178 m)
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site Five Reservoir: 35°27′16″N 092°45′10″W / 35.45444°N 92.75278°W, el. 610 feet (190 m)
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site Six Reservoir: 35°25′06″N 092°47′07″W / 35.41833°N 92.78528°W, el. 607 feet (185 m)
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site Seven Reservoir: 35°25′45″N 092°50′56″W / 35.42917°N 92.84889°W, el. 531 feet (162 m)
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site 12 Reservoir: 35°21′02″N 092°48′42″W / 35.35056°N 92.81167°W, el. 371 feet (113 m)
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site 13 Reservoir: 35°21′02″N 092°45′47″W / 35.35056°N 92.76306°W, el. 410 feet (120 m)
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site 14 Reservoir: 35°20′43″N 092°45′26″W / 35.34528°N 92.75722°W, el. 410 feet (120 m)
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site 15 Reservoir: 35°19′55″N 092°46′37″W / 35.33194°N 92.77694°W, el. 407 feet (124 m)
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site 16 Reservoir: 35°18′20″N 092°51′09″W / 35.30556°N 92.85250°W, el. 308 feet (94 m)
Other Notable Reservoirs
- Fish Lake: 35°13′23″N 092°47′54″W / 35.22306°N 92.79833°W, el. 292 feet (89 m)
- Fowler Lake: 35°19′00″N 092°40′19″W / 35.31667°N 92.67194°W, el. 420 feet (130 m)
- Lake Abby: 35°08′28″N 092°56′35″W / 35.14111°N 92.94306°W, el. 1,053 feet (321 m)
- Lake Amanda: 35°08′46″N 092°55′21″W / 35.14611°N 92.92250°W, el. 968 feet (295 m)
- Lake Bailey: 35°07′48″N 092°55′31″W / 35.13000°N 92.92528°W, el. 889 feet (271 m)
- Lake Elsie: 35°08′13″N 092°56′49″W / 35.13694°N 92.94694°W, el. 1,027 feet (313 m)
- Lake George: 35°08′38″N 092°55′27″W / 35.14389°N 92.92417°W, el. 961 feet (293 m)
- Lake Jeannette: 35°08′05″N 092°55′48″W / 35.13472°N 92.93000°W, el. 945 feet (288 m)
- Lake Lucy: 35°08′40″N 092°56′01″W / 35.14444°N 92.93361°W, el. 1,014 feet (309 m)
- Morrilton Sewage Lake: 35°10′48″N 092°44′31″W / 35.18000°N 92.74194°W, el. 308 feet (94 m)
- Payne Lake: 35°06′13″N 092°46′54″W / 35.10361°N 92.78167°W, el. 302 feet (92 m)
- Pool Nine: 35°07′30″N 092°47′13″W / 35.12500°N 92.78694°W, el. 282 feet (86 m)
- Roosevelt Lake: 35°07′45″N 092°55′29″W / 35.12917°N 92.92472°W, el. 892 feet (272 m)
- Timberlake Reservoir: 35°04′57″N 092°48′12″W / 35.08250°N 92.80333°W, el. 295 feet (90 m)
- Winrock Farms Lake: 35°38′24″N 092°55′43″W / 35.64000°N 92.92861°W, el. 1,263 feet (385 m)
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