List of lakes of Faulkner County, Arkansas facts for kids

Faulkner County, Arkansas, is home to many beautiful bodies of water! There are at least 38 named lakes and reservoirs here. These watery places are important for many reasons, like providing drinking water, homes for wildlife, and fun spots for fishing and boating.

What are Lakes and Reservoirs?

Natural Lakes

A lake is usually a large area of water surrounded by land. Most lakes are natural, meaning they were formed by nature over a very long time. They can be created by things like glaciers, volcanoes, or even rivers changing their paths. Lakes are often fed by rivers, streams, or rainfall.

• Boone Pond, 34°57′38″N 092°20′53″W / 34.96056°N 92.34806°W / 34.96056; -92.34806 (Boone Pond), about 282 feet (86 m) above sea level.
• Grassy Lake, 34°56′44″N 092°23′27″W / 34.94556°N 92.39083°W / 34.94556; -92.39083 (Grassy Lake), about 256 feet (78 m) above sea level.

Man-Made Reservoirs

A reservoir is a special kind of lake that is created by people. Engineers build a large wall, called a dam, across a river or stream. This dam holds back the water, forming a big pool behind it. Reservoirs are built for many reasons, such as storing water for cities to drink, helping with irrigation for farms, or even generating electricity.

Lake Conway is one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States.

One of the most famous reservoirs in Faulkner County is Lake Conway. It's known for being a great place to fish!

Important Water Bodies in Faulkner County

Here is a list of some of the many lakes and reservoirs you can find in Faulkner County. Each one plays a role in the local environment and community.

• Indian Head Lake, 35°02′41″N 092°07′02″W / 35.04472°N 92.11722°W / 35.04472; -92.11722 (Indian Head Lake), about 335 feet (102 m) above sea level.
• Bailey Lake, 35°01′22″N 092°12′54″W / 35.02278°N 92.21500°W / 35.02278; -92.21500 (Bailey Lake), about 469 feet (143 m) above sea level.
• Beaver Fork Lake, 35°08′08″N 092°26′14″W / 35.13556°N 92.43722°W / 35.13556; -92.43722 (Beaver Fork Lake), about 295 feet (90 m) above sea level.
• Bivans Lake, 35°18′42″N 092°16′37″W / 35.31167°N 92.27694°W / 35.31167; -92.27694 (Bivans Lake), about 735 feet (224 m) above sea level.
• Blacks Lake, 35°02′58″N 092°17′25″W / 35.04944°N 92.29028°W / 35.04944; -92.29028 (Blacks Lake), about 302 feet (92 m) above sea level.
• Blacks Lake Number Two, 35°02′26″N 092°16′57″W / 35.04056°N 92.28250°W / 35.04056; -92.28250 (Blacks Lake Number Two), about 302 feet (92 m) above sea level.
• Browns Lake, 34°59′24″N 092°34′37″W / 34.99000°N 92.57694°W / 34.99000; -92.57694 (Browns Lake), about 279 feet (85 m) above sea level.
• Brushlake Reservoir, 34°58′28″N 092°14′24″W / 34.97444°N 92.24000°W / 34.97444; -92.24000 (Brushlake Reservoir), about 351 feet (107 m) above sea level.
• Carter Lake, 35°01′19″N 092°26′12″W / 35.02194°N 92.43667°W / 35.02194; -92.43667 (Carter Lake), about 344 feet (105 m) above sea level.
• Davis Lake, 34°59′10″N 092°28′30″W / 34.98611°N 92.47500°W / 34.98611; -92.47500 (Davis Lake), about 472 feet (144 m) above sea level.
• Days Lake, 35°06′54″N 092°25′11″W / 35.11500°N 92.41972°W / 35.11500; -92.41972 (Days Lake), about 404 feet (123 m) above sea level.
• Dears Pond, 35°10′34″N 092°29′53″W / 35.17611°N 92.49806°W / 35.17611; -92.49806 (Dears Pond), about 276 feet (84 m) above sea level.
• Deihl Lake, 35°06′12″N 092°14′59″W / 35.10333°N 92.24972°W / 35.10333; -92.24972 (Deihl Lake), about 394 feet (120 m) above sea level.
• Gentry Lake, 35°06′56″N 092°26′05″W / 35.11556°N 92.43472°W / 35.11556; -92.43472 (Gentry Lake), about 453 feet (138 m) above sea level.
• Jewell Lake, 34°57′46″N 092°28′28″W / 34.96278°N 92.47444°W / 34.96278; -92.47444 (Jewell Lake), about 279 feet (85 m) above sea level.
• Lake Bennett, 35°17′09″N 092°17′08″W / 35.28583°N 92.28556°W / 35.28583; -92.28556 (Lake Bennett), about 509 feet (155 m) above sea level.
• Lake Carol-Dan, 35°05′46″N 092°31′47″W / 35.09611°N 92.52972°W / 35.09611; -92.52972 (Lake Carol-Dan), about 295 feet (90 m) above sea level.
• Lake Conway, 34°57′33″N 092°24′19″W / 34.95917°N 92.40528°W / 34.95917; -92.40528 (Lake Conway), about 259 feet (79 m) above sea level.
• Lake Conway Nursery Pond, 34°59′24″N 092°23′01″W / 34.99000°N 92.38361°W / 34.99000; -92.38361 (Lake Conway Nursery Pond), about 269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
• Lawrences Lake, 35°12′44″N 092°24′39″W / 35.21222°N 92.41083°W / 35.21222; -92.41083 (Lawrences Lake), about 312 feet (95 m) above sea level.
• Meers Lake, 34°58′31″N 092°17′04″W / 34.97528°N 92.28444°W / 34.97528; -92.28444 (Meers Lake), about 381 feet (116 m) above sea level.
• Montgomery Lake, 35°17′51″N 092°19′36″W / 35.29750°N 92.32667°W / 35.29750; -92.32667 (Montgomery Lake), about 630 feet (190 m) above sea level.
• Murray Lake, 34°52′01″N 092°27′50″W / 34.86694°N 92.46389°W / 34.86694; -92.46389 (Murray Lake), about 249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
• Nalholz Lake, 35°07′42″N 092°13′45″W / 35.12833°N 92.22917°W / 35.12833; -92.22917 (Nalholz Lake), about 466 feet (142 m) above sea level.
• Parks Lake, 35°02′51″N 092°18′24″W / 35.04750°N 92.30667°W / 35.04750; -92.30667 (Parks Lake), about 289 feet (88 m) above sea level.
• Pool Eight, 35°04′36″N 092°32′19″W / 35.07667°N 92.53861°W / 35.07667; -92.53861 (Pool Eight), about 253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
• Roberts Pond, 34°59′24″N 092°24′25″W / 34.99000°N 92.40694°W / 34.99000; -92.40694 (Roberts Pond), about 269 feet (82 m) above sea level.
• Robins Lake, 35°06′55″N 092°25′45″W / 35.11528°N 92.42917°W / 35.11528; -92.42917 (Robins Lake), about 453 feet (138 m) above sea level.
• Stevens Lake, 34°59′55″N 092°31′20″W / 34.99861°N 92.52222°W / 34.99861; -92.52222 (Stevens Lake), about 305 feet (93 m) above sea level.
• Stone Lake, 34°57′54″N 092°28′06″W / 34.96500°N 92.46833°W / 34.96500; -92.46833 (Stone Lake), about 272 feet (83 m) above sea level.
• Torian Lake, 35°09′45″N 092°29′44″W / 35.16250°N 92.49556°W / 35.16250; -92.49556 (Torian Lake), about 272 feet (83 m) above sea level.
• Tupelo Bayou Site One Reservoir, 35°01′56″N 092°30′19″W / 35.03222°N 92.50528°W / 35.03222; -92.50528 (Tupelo Bayou Site One Reservoir), about 272 feet (83 m) above sea level.
• Tupelo Bayou Site Two Reservoir, 35°00′06″N 092°32′07″W / 35.00167°N 92.53528°W / 35.00167; -92.53528 (Tupelo Bayou Site Two Reservoir), about 259 feet (79 m) above sea level.
• Watson Lake, 34°59′21″N 092°14′17″W / 34.98917°N 92.23806°W / 34.98917; -92.23806 (Watson Lake), about 449 feet (137 m) above sea level.
• Williams Lake, 35°06′25″N 092°09′48″W / 35.10694°N 92.16333°W / 35.10694; -92.16333 (Williams Lake), about 374 feet (114 m) above sea level.
• Wisley Lake, 34°57′44″N 092°30′24″W / 34.96222°N 92.50667°W / 34.96222; -92.50667 (Wisley Lake), about 282 feet (86 m) above sea level.

See also

• List of lakes in Arkansas