List of lakes of Lewis and Clark County, Montana facts for kids
Lewis and Clark County in Montana is home to many beautiful bodies of water. You can find at least 67 named lakes and reservoirs here! These watery spots are important for nature, people, and even for fun activities like fishing and boating.
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What's the Difference: Lakes vs. Reservoirs?
It's easy to get lakes and reservoirs mixed up, but they are different!
Natural Lakes
A lake is usually a large area of water surrounded by land. Most lakes are formed naturally over thousands of years. Things like glaciers, volcanoes, or even big movements of the Earth's crust can create the dips and hollows that fill with water to become lakes. They are often fed by rivers, streams, or rainfall.
Man-Made Reservoirs
A reservoir is also a large body of water, but it's man-made. People create reservoirs by building a dam across a river or stream. The dam holds back the water, forming a large pool. Reservoirs are built for many reasons. They can store water for drinking, help with irrigation for farms, generate electricity, or control floods.
Lakes of Lewis and Clark County
Lewis and Clark County has many natural lakes, each with its own unique features. These lakes are often found in scenic mountain areas. They are perfect for enjoying nature and outdoor adventures. The elevation listed for each lake tells you how high it is above sea level.
- Alpine Lake, 47°23′54″N 112°46′18″W / 47.39833°N 112.77167°W, el. 6,873 feet (2,095 m)
- Beale Lake, 47°30′11″N 112°29′41″W / 47.50306°N 112.49472°W, el. 4,360 feet (1,330 m)
- Bean Lake, 47°18′22″N 112°25′50″W / 47.30611°N 112.43056°W, el. 4,557 feet (1,389 m)
- Bear Lake, 47°37′19″N 112°59′38″W / 47.62194°N 112.99389°W, el. 6,870 feet (2,090 m)
- Beaver Ponds, 46°41′49″N 112°21′07″W / 46.69694°N 112.35194°W, el. 5,919 feet (1,804 m)
- Beaver Ponds, 46°40′8″N 112°21′09″W / 46.66889°N 112.35250°W, el. 5,860 feet (1,790 m)
- Bighorn Lake, 47°11′18″N 112°36′20″W / 47.18833°N 112.60556°W, el. 7,497 feet (2,285 m)
- Camp Lake, 47°10′53″N 113°02′21″W / 47.18139°N 113.03917°W, el. 6,145 feet (1,873 m)
- Canyon Lake, 47°11′32″N 113°00′54″W / 47.19222°N 113.01500°W, el. 5,748 feet (1,752 m)
- Connors Lake, 47°22′02″N 112°27′50″W / 47.36722°N 112.46389°W, el. 4,511 feet (1,375 m)
- Copper Lake, 47°03′46″N 112°43′56″W / 47.06278°N 112.73222°W, el. 6,873 feet (2,095 m)
- Flesher Lakes, 47°00′12″N 112°29′42″W / 47.00333°N 112.49500°W, el. 4,882 feet (1,488 m)
- Gates Lake, 47°46′58″N 112°56′28″W / 47.78278°N 112.94111°W, el. 5,351 feet (1,631 m)
- Grassy Lake, 47°35′44″N 112°51′19″W / 47.59556°N 112.85528°W, el. 5,840 feet (1,780 m)
- Gravelly Range Lake, 46°49′51″N 112°22′13″W / 46.83083°N 112.37028°W, el. 4,908 feet (1,496 m)
- Hazard Lake, 47°42′30″N 112°56′23″W / 47.70833°N 112.93972°W, el. 5,590 feet (1,700 m)
- Heart Lake, 47°08′15″N 112°39′04″W / 47.13750°N 112.65111°W, el. 6,434 feet (1,961 m)
- Hermit Lake, 47°35′33″N 113°06′21″W / 47.59250°N 113.10583°W, el. 7,828 feet (2,386 m)
- Herrin Lakes, 46°55′16″N 112°41′17″W / 46.92111°N 112.68806°W, el. 4,665 feet (1,422 m)
- Hidden Lake, 47°30′34″N 112°45′12″W / 47.50944°N 112.75333°W, el. 5,987 feet (1,825 m)
- Keep Cool Lakes, 47°00′25″N 112°35′41″W / 47.00694°N 112.59472°W, el. 4,987 feet (1,520 m)
- Krohn Lake, 47°02′25″N 112°31′38″W / 47.04028°N 112.52722°W, el. 5,144 feet (1,568 m)
- Krone Lake, 47°26′09″N 112°24′11″W / 47.43583°N 112.40306°W, el. 4,239 feet (1,292 m)
- Lake Levale, 47°53′29″N 113°03′59″W / 47.89139°N 113.06639°W, el. 7,155 feet (2,181 m)
- Lake Quiet, 47°52′19″N 113°01′12″W / 47.87194°N 113.02000°W, el. 7,070 feet (2,150 m)
- Meadow Lake, 47°08′43″N 112°47′24″W / 47.14528°N 112.79000°W, el. 5,833 feet (1,778 m)
- Meyer Lake, 47°30′05″N 112°19′13″W / 47.50139°N 112.32028°W, el. 3,996 feet (1,218 m)
- My Lake, 47°44′29″N 113°08′25″W / 47.74139°N 113.14028°W, el. 7,359 feet (2,243 m)
- Parker Lake, 47°09′12″N 112°44′30″W / 47.15333°N 112.74167°W, el. 5,991 feet (1,826 m)
- Red Lake, 47°35′46″N 112°42′11″W / 47.59611°N 112.70306°W, el. 5,230 feet (1,590 m)
- Renshaw Lake, 47°30′45″N 112°48′45″W / 47.51250°N 112.81250°W, el. 7,149 feet (2,179 m)
- Silver King Lake, 47°04′54″N 112°32′43″W / 47.08167°N 112.54528°W, el. 5,417 feet (1,651 m)
- Smith Lake, 46°58′18″N 112°42′31″W / 46.97167°N 112.70861°W, el. 4,547 feet (1,386 m)
- Smith Lake, 47°24′59″N 112°31′39″W / 47.41639°N 112.52750°W, el. 4,445 feet (1,355 m)
- Snowbank Lake, 47°04′28″N 112°37′02″W / 47.07444°N 112.61722°W, el. 5,315 feet (1,620 m)
- Sock Lake, 47°47′53″N 113°03′45″W / 47.79806°N 113.06250°W, el. 7,484 feet (2,281 m)
- Sun Lake, 47°20′56″N 112°52′44″W / 47.34889°N 112.87889°W, el. 6,988 feet (2,130 m)
- Twin Lakes, 47°09′54″N 112°46′21″W / 47.16500°N 112.77250°W, el. 5,994 feet (1,827 m)
- Twin Lakes, 47°16′12″N 112°43′12″W / 47.27000°N 112.72000°W, el. 6,752 feet (2,058 m)
- Two Point Lake, 47°09′30″N 112°43′13″W / 47.15833°N 112.72028°W, el. 6,188 feet (1,886 m)
- Unnamed Lake, 47°45′23″N 113°04′10″W / 47.75639°N 113.06944°W, el. 7,155 feet (2,181 m)
- Upper Copper Lake, 47°04′32″N 112°44′58″W / 47.07556°N 112.74944°W, el. 7,244 feet (2,208 m)
- Upper Holter Lake, 46°49′35″N 111°56′52″W / 46.82639°N 111.94778°W, el. 3,583 feet (1,092 m)
- Webb Lake, 47°08′43″N 112°41′41″W / 47.14528°N 112.69472°W, el. 6,106 feet (1,861 m)
- Wood Lake, 47°25′52″N 112°47′53″W / 47.43111°N 112.79806°W, el. 5,748 feet (1,752 m)
Reservoirs of Lewis and Clark County
Reservoirs are very important for managing water resources in the county. They help provide water for cities and farms. They also create large areas for recreation.
Gibson Reservoir, Montana
- Anderson Lake, 47°28′32″N 112°35′09″W / 47.47556°N 112.58583°W, el. 4,528 feet (1,380 m)
- Canyon Ferry Lake, 46°38′55″N 111°43′39″W / 46.64861°N 111.72750°W, el. 3,799 feet (1,158 m)
- Chessman Reservoir, 46°28′24″N 112°11′09″W / 46.47333°N 112.18583°W, el. 6,224 feet (1,897 m)
- Chessman Reservoir, 46°28′14″N 112°11′38″W / 46.47056°N 112.19389°W, el. 6,197 feet (1,889 m)
- Diversion Lake, 47°37′16″N 112°42′23″W / 47.62111°N 112.70639°W, el. 4,495 feet (1,370 m)
- Dry Creek-Krezelok Reservoir, 47°27′00″N 112°12′51″W / 47.45000°N 112.21417°W, el. 3,911 feet (1,192 m)
- Gibson Reservoir, 47°36′05″N 112°45′40″W / 47.60139°N 112.76111°W, el. 4,610 feet (1,410 m)
- Gravelly Range Lake, 46°50′06″N 112°22′27″W / 46.83500°N 112.37417°W, el. 4,898 feet (1,493 m)
- Hauser Lake, 46°45′53″N 111°53′13″W / 46.76472°N 111.88694°W, el. 3,655 feet (1,114 m)
- Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir, 46°38′29″N 111°52′58″W / 46.64139°N 111.88278°W, el. 3,825 feet (1,166 m)
- Helena Valley Reservoir, 46°38′30″N 111°53′09″W / 46.64167°N 111.88583°W, el. 3,750 feet (1,140 m)
- Holter Lake, 46°59′29″N 112°00′18″W / 46.99139°N 112.00500°W, el. 3,510 feet (1,070 m)
- Lake Helena, 46°42′10″N 111°54′07″W / 46.70278°N 111.90194°W, el. 3,655 feet (1,114 m)
- Mike Horse, 47°01′42″N 112°21′15″W / 47.02833°N 112.35417°W, el. 5,446 feet (1,660 m)
- Nilan Reservoir, 47°28′27″N 112°31′02″W / 47.47417°N 112.51722°W, el. 4,449 feet (1,356 m)
- Scott Reservoir, 46°25′18″N 111°54′55″W / 46.42167°N 111.91528°W, el. 4,993 feet (1,522 m)
- Scott Reservoir, 46°25′48″N 112°15′51″W / 46.43000°N 112.26417°W, el. 7,169 feet (2,185 m)
- Soap Creek Reservoir, 47°20′54″N 112°20′21″W / 47.34833°N 112.33917°W, el. 4,452 feet (1,357 m)
- Stansfield Lake, 46°38′24″N 111°58′56″W / 46.64000°N 111.98222°W, el. 3,714 feet (1,132 m)
- Travis Reservoir, 46°26′42″N 112°18′19″W / 46.44500°N 112.30528°W, el. 6,755 feet (2,059 m)
- Willow Creek Reservoir, 47°32′50″N 112°25′46″W / 47.54722°N 112.42944°W, el. 4,150 feet (1,260 m)
- Wood Lake, 47°26′00″N 112°48′09″W / 47.43333°N 112.80250°W, el. 5,748 feet (1,752 m)
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