List of lakes of Dawson County, Montana facts for kids

Dawson County, Montana, is home to many interesting water bodies. These include natural lakes and man-made reservoirs. These water areas are very important for the local environment. They also provide places for people to enjoy nature. There are at least 28 named lakes and reservoirs in this county.

Water Bodies in Dawson County

What are Lakes and Reservoirs?

A lake is a large body of water. It is surrounded by land. Lakes are usually natural. They form in dips in the land.

A reservoir is a bit different. It is a man-made lake. People build dams across rivers or streams to create reservoirs. They hold water for many reasons. This water can be used for drinking. It can also help farmers grow crops. Sometimes, it is used to make electricity. Reservoirs are very important for communities.

Important Water Bodies

Dawson County has several important reservoirs. These water bodies help the county in many ways. They provide water for homes and farms. They also create habitats for wildlife. Some of these reservoirs are named after local families or places.

List of Reservoirs

Here is a list of some of the named reservoirs in Dawson County:

• Bailer Reservoir, el. 2,205 feet (672 m)
• Big Drop Reservoir, el. 2,379 feet (725 m)
• Camp Reservoir, el. 2,385 feet (727 m)
• Circle Reservoir, el. 2,503 feet (763 m)
• Crisafulli Lake, el. 2,159 feet (658 m)
• Deer Creek Reservoir, el. 2,717 feet (828 m)
• Forks Reservoir, el. 2,326 feet (709 m)
• Gagena Reservoir, el. 2,648 feet (807 m)
• Hollecker Lake, el. 2,083 feet (635 m)
• Hollecker Reservoir, el. 2,083 feet (635 m)
• Jack Downs Reservoir, el. 2,641 feet (805 m)
• Johnson Reservoir, el. 2,657 feet (810 m)
• Keeland Reservoir, el. 2,474 feet (754 m)
• Lindsay Reservoir, el. 2,694 feet (821 m)
• Longs Reservoir, el. 2,477 feet (755 m)
• Malkuch Reservoir, el. 2,513 feet (766 m)
• Malkuch Reservoir, el. 2,926 feet (892 m)
• Milliron Reservoir Number 1, el. 2,303 feet (702 m)
• Milliron Reservoir Number 2, el. 2,306 feet (703 m)
• Prairie Goat Reservoir, el. 2,382 feet (726 m)
• Roy Richey Reservoir, el. 2,457 feet (749 m)
• Senner Reservoir, el. 2,726 feet (831 m)
• Twin Forks Reservoir, el. 2,461 feet (750 m)
• Twin Forks Reservoir, el. 2,461 feet (750 m)
• Upper Labell Reservoir, el. 2,421 feet (738 m)
• Upper Magpie Reservoir, el. 2,323 feet (708 m)
• Wold Reservoir, el. 2,477 feet (755 m)
• Wolff Reservoir, el. 2,595 feet (791 m)

See also

• List of lakes in Montana