List of lakes of Hempstead County, Arkansas facts for kids
Hempstead County, Arkansas, is home to many important water bodies. You can find at least 37 named lakes and reservoirs here. These water spots are not just pretty to look at. They are also vital for wildlife and people.
Lakes are usually natural bodies of water. They form in many ways, like when a river changes its path. Reservoirs, on the other hand, are man-made. People build dams to create them. They are often used to store water for drinking, farming, or even to control floods.
Lakes of Hempstead County
Hempstead County has many natural lakes. Some of these lakes are old parts of rivers. When a river changes its course over time, it can leave behind a curved lake. These are often called "oxbow lakes."
Here are some of the lakes you can find:
- 1916 Cut-off: This lake is located at 33°30′08″N 093°43′16″W / 33.50222°N 93.72111°W. Its elevation is about 226 feet (69 m) above sea level.
- 1940 Cut-off Lake: You can find this lake at 33°31′24″N 093°44′39″W / 33.52333°N 93.74417°W. It is also around 226 feet (69 m) high.
- Beard Lake: Located at 33°40′59″N 093°55′31″W / 33.68306°N 93.92528°W, this lake sits at about 249 feet (76 m) elevation.
- Bois d'Arc Lake: This lake is at 33°33′19″N 093°42′09″W / 33.55528°N 93.70250°W. Its elevation is about 249 feet (76 m).
- Bushy Lake: Find Bushy Lake at 33°32′41″N 093°45′50″W / 33.54472°N 93.76389°W. It is about 236 feet (72 m) above sea level.
- Clear Lake: This lake is located at 33°29′18″N 093°42′34″W / 33.48833°N 93.70944°W. Its elevation is around 236 feet (72 m).
- Cypress Lake: Located at 33°41′11″N 093°57′16″W / 33.68639°N 93.95444°W, this lake is about 243 feet (74 m) high.
- Duck Pond: This smaller water body is at 33°33′58″N 093°46′46″W / 33.56611°N 93.77944°W. Its elevation is around 239 feet (73 m).
- First Old River Lake: You can find this lake at 33°29′55″N 093°46′04″W / 33.49861°N 93.76778°W. It sits at about 233 feet (71 m) above sea level.
- Fish Lake: Located at 33°32′39″N 093°45′24″W / 33.54417°N 93.75667°W, this lake is about 233 feet (71 m) high.
- Horseshoe Lake: This lake is at 33°56′13″N 093°31′11″W / 33.93694°N 93.51972°W. Its elevation is about 259 feet (79 m).
- Lake Vaughn: Find Lake Vaughn at 33°37′20″N 093°50′30″W / 33.62222°N 93.84167°W. It is about 253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
- Lower Red Lake: Located at 33°30′39″N 093°42′49″W / 33.51083°N 93.71361°W, this lake is about 230 feet (70 m) high.
- Mud Lake: This lake is at 33°36′19″N 093°47′51″W / 33.60528°N 93.79750°W. Its elevation is about 243 feet (74 m).
- Old River Lake: You can find Old River Lake at 33°35′15″N 093°48′07″W / 33.58750°N 93.80194°W. It sits at about 243 feet (74 m) above sea level.
- Red Lake (first listing): Located at 33°40′33″N 093°57′12″W / 33.67583°N 93.95333°W, this lake is about 239 feet (73 m) high.
- Red Lake (second listing): This lake is at 33°34′40″N 093°47′20″W / 33.57778°N 93.78889°W. Its elevation is about 236 feet (72 m).
Reservoirs of Hempstead County
Reservoirs are artificial lakes. They are created by building a dam across a river or stream. People build reservoirs for many reasons. They can store drinking water for towns and cities. They also help with irrigation for farms. Some reservoirs are used to generate electricity or control floods. Many are also popular spots for fishing and boating.
Here are some of the reservoirs in the county:
- Bridewells Lake: This reservoir is at 33°37′45″N 093°34′10″W / 33.62917°N 93.56944°W. Its elevation is about 364 feet (111 m).
- Catfish Pond: A smaller reservoir, located at 33°41′12″N 093°29′29″W / 33.68667°N 93.49139°W. It is about 285 feet (87 m) high.
- Erwin Lake: You can find Erwin Lake at 33°54′06″N 093°44′43″W / 33.90167°N 93.74528°W. It sits at about 341 feet (104 m) above sea level.
- H and P Lake: Located at 33°47′58″N 093°36′53″W / 33.79944°N 93.61472°W, this reservoir is about 381 feet (116 m) high.
- Hawg Pond: This reservoir is at 33°42′32″N 093°31′31″W / 33.70889°N 93.52528°W. Its elevation is about 285 feet (87 m).
- Lake Harris: Find Lake Harris at 33°55′48″N 093°41′31″W / 33.93000°N 93.69194°W. It is about 502 feet (153 m) above sea level.
- Millwood Lake: This is a very large reservoir at 33°41′45″N 093°57′41″W / 33.69583°N 93.96139°W. Its elevation is about 259 feet (79 m).
- North Fork Ozan Creek Watershed Site Reservoir (first listing): Located at 33°55′42″N 093°46′19″W / 33.92833°N 93.77194°W, this reservoir is about 367 feet (112 m) high.
- North Fork Ozan Creek Watershed Site Reservoir (second listing): This reservoir is at 33°59′48″N 093°47′25″W / 33.99667°N 93.79028°W. Its elevation is about 472 feet (144 m).
- Porter Lake: You can find Porter Lake at 33°43′36″N 093°40′26″W / 33.72667°N 93.67389°W. It sits at about 315 feet (96 m) above sea level.
- Rocky Mound Pond: Located at 33°40′34″N 093°29′53″W / 33.67611°N 93.49806°W, this reservoir is about 305 feet (93 m) high.
- Rolling Hills Pond: This reservoir is at 33°40′20″N 093°29′59″W / 33.67222°N 93.49972°W. Its elevation is about 312 feet (95 m).
- Royston Lake One: Find Royston Lake One at 33°51′20″N 093°37′14″W / 33.85556°N 93.62056°W. It is about 325 feet (99 m) above sea level.
- Royston Lake Three: Located at 33°50′02″N 093°37′12″W / 33.83389°N 93.62000°W, this reservoir is about 413 feet (126 m) high.
- Royston Lake Two: This reservoir is at 33°50′33″N 093°36′45″W / 33.84250°N 93.61250°W. Its elevation is about 381 feet (116 m).
- Smith Lake: You can find Smith Lake at 33°49′12″N 093°37′23″W / 33.82000°N 93.62306°W. It sits at about 436 feet (133 m) above sea level.
- Sow Pond: Located at 33°42′31″N 093°31′50″W / 33.70861°N 93.53056°W, this reservoir is about 295 feet (90 m) high.
- Stanley Lake Number One: This reservoir is at 33°55′12″N 093°43′49″W / 33.92000°N 93.73028°W. Its elevation is about 374 feet (114 m).
- Stanley Lake Number Two: Find Stanley Lake Number Two at 33°54′36″N 093°44′55″W / 33.91000°N 93.74861°W. It is about 354 feet (108 m) above sea level.
- Wino Lake: Located at 33°39′14″N 093°30′08″W / 33.65389°N 93.50222°W, this reservoir is about 331 feet (101 m) high.
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