List of lakes of Franklin County, Arkansas facts for kids
Franklin County, Arkansas, is home to many important water bodies. You might think of them as lakes, but most are actually reservoirs. These are special places where water is stored for different uses.
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What's the Difference? Lakes and Reservoirs
A lake is usually a natural body of water. It forms in a hollow or basin on the land. Water collects there from rain, rivers, or springs.
A reservoir is a man-made lake. People build reservoirs by putting a large wall, called a dam, across a river or stream. This dam holds back the water, creating a big pool. Reservoirs are very useful. They store water for drinking, farming, and making electricity. They can also help control floods.
According to the United States Geological Survey, there are no natural named lakes in Franklin County. All the large, named water bodies you find here are actually reservoirs.
Important Reservoirs in Franklin County
Franklin County has at least 33 named reservoirs. These water bodies are vital for the people and wildlife in the area. They provide water for cities and towns. Many are also popular spots for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities.
Here are some of the main reservoirs you can find:
- Lake Dardanelle, 35°21′14″N 093°23′46″W / 35.35389°N 93.39611°W, el. 338 feet (103 m)
- Darby Lake, 35°15′49″N 094°01′57″W / 35.26361°N 94.03250°W, el. 502 feet (153 m)
- Ozark Lake, 35°27′38″N 094°01′45″W / 35.46056°N 94.02917°W, el. 371 feet (113 m)
- Charleston Lake, 35°16′55″N 094°02′59″W / 35.28194°N 94.04972°W, el. 486 feet (148 m)
- Ozark City Lake, 35°31′58″N 093°50′03″W / 35.53278°N 93.83417°W, el. 617 feet (188 m)
- Shores Lake, 35°38′19″N 093°57′33″W / 35.63861°N 93.95917°W, el. 636 feet (194 m)
- Swiss Family Vineyards Reservoir, 35°27′36″N 093°44′07″W / 35.46000°N 93.73528°W, el. 771 feet (235 m)
- Bruce Lake, 35°35′35″N 094°03′14″W / 35.59306°N 94.05389°W, el. 892 feet (272 m)
- Flanagan Lake, 35°23′13″N 093°57′58″W / 35.38694°N 93.96611°W, el. 495 feet (151 m)
Sixmile Creek Reservoirs
Many reservoirs in Franklin County are part of the "Sixmile Creek Site" system. These are smaller reservoirs built to manage water flow and prevent flooding in the Sixmile Creek area. They are numbered to keep track of them.
- Sixmile Creek Site 17 Reservoir, 35°22′12″N 093°49′31″W / 35.37000°N 93.82528°W, el. 482 feet (147 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site 16 Reservoir, 35°21′18″N 093°49′07″W / 35.35500°N 93.81861°W, el. 374 feet (114 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site 18 Reservoir, 35°22′33″N 093°52′40″W / 35.37583°N 93.87778°W, el. 453 feet (138 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site 26 Reservoir, 35°20′11″N 093°52′28″W / 35.33639°N 93.87444°W, el. 390 feet (120 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site 25 Reservoir, 35°20′48″N 093°53′31″W / 35.34667°N 93.89194°W, el. 387 feet (118 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site One Reservoir, 35°19′10″N 093°52′13″W / 35.31944°N 93.87028°W, el. 390 feet (120 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site 21 Reservoir, 35°23′19″N 093°58′12″W / 35.38861°N 93.97000°W, el. 495 feet (151 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site 22 Reservoir, 35°22′36″N 093°58′34″W / 35.37667°N 93.97611°W, el. 433 feet (132 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site 23 Reservoir, 35°21′25″N 093°59′07″W / 35.35694°N 93.98528°W, el. 427 feet (130 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site 24 Reservoir, 35°19′42″N 093°58′01″W / 35.32833°N 93.96694°W, el. 436 feet (133 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site 13 Reservoir, 35°16′54″N 093°56′19″W / 35.28167°N 93.93861°W, el. 443 feet (135 m)
- Sixmile Creek Site 14 Reservoir, 35°16′00″N 094°01′43″W / 35.26667°N 94.02861°W, el. 489 feet (149 m)
Numbered Lakes (Reservoirs)
Some reservoirs are simply named by numbers. These are also man-made water bodies. They serve similar purposes, like water storage or flood control.
- Lake Number 20, 35°24′08″N 093°59′58″W / 35.40222°N 93.99944°W, el. 610 feet (190 m)
- Lake Number 21, 35°23′19″N 093°58′12″W / 35.38861°N 93.97000°W, el. 495 feet (151 m)
- Lake Number 22, 35°22′36″N 093°58′34″W / 35.37667°N 93.97611°W, el. 433 feet (132 m)
- Lake Number One, 35°19′10″N 093°52′13″W / 35.31944°N 93.87028°W, el. 390 feet (120 m)
- Lake Number Seventeen, 35°22′15″N 093°49′43″W / 35.37083°N 93.82861°W, el. 436 feet (133 m)
- Lake Number Sixteen, 35°21′25″N 093°49′07″W / 35.35694°N 93.81861°W, el. 374 feet (114 m)
- Lake Number Thirteen, 35°16′55″N 093°56′31″W / 35.28194°N 93.94194°W, el. 427 feet (130 m)
- Lake Number Twentyfive, 35°20′40″N 093°53′35″W / 35.34444°N 93.89306°W, el. 377 feet (115 m)
- Lake Number Twentyfour, 35°19′42″N 093°58′01″W / 35.32833°N 93.96694°W, el. 436 feet (133 m)
- Lake Number Twentysix, 35°20′11″N 093°52′28″W / 35.33639°N 93.87444°W, el. 390 feet (120 m)
- Lake Number Twentythree, 35°21′25″N 093°59′07″W / 35.35694°N 93.98528°W, el. 427 feet (130 m)
One reservoir, Lake Cecil, is also listed. However, its location is quite far from Franklin County. It is located in Fulton County, Arkansas.
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