List of lakes of Lincoln County, Arkansas facts for kids

Lincoln County, Arkansas, is home to many beautiful bodies of water! There are at least 25 named lakes and reservoirs here. These watery places are important for many reasons, like providing homes for animals, helping with farming, and offering fun places to visit.

What are Lakes and Reservoirs?

• Lakes are usually natural bodies of water. They are often formed by rivers, glaciers, or even volcanoes over a very long time.
• Reservoirs are a bit different. They are man-made lakes, usually created by building a dam across a river or stream. People build reservoirs to store water for drinking, farming, or to control floods.

Lakes of Lincoln County

Lincoln County has many natural lakes. These lakes are important for wildlife and often offer places for fishing or boating. Here are some of the lakes you can find:

• Cane Creek Lake, located at an elevation of 177 feet (54 m).
• Douglas Old River Lake, found at 164 feet (50 m) above sea level.
• Echubby Lake, with an elevation of 161 feet (49 m).
• Harm Coat Bayou, which sits at 167 feet (51 m).
• Lake Dian, located at 157 feet (48 m).
• Long Lake, found at 184 feet (56 m).
• McDonald Lake, also at 184 feet (56 m).
• Mud Lake, with an elevation of 161 feet (49 m).
• Old River Lake, located at 177 feet (54 m).
• Panther Slough, found at 174 feet (53 m).
• Round Lake, sitting at 180 feet (55 m).
• Sarassa Lake, with an elevation of 174 feet (53 m).
• Taylor Old River, found at 164 feet (50 m).

Reservoirs of Lincoln County

Reservoirs are man-made lakes that serve many purposes. They can store water for cities, help farmers water their crops, or prevent floods. Here are some of the reservoirs in Lincoln County:

• Capps Lake, located at an elevation of 239 feet (73 m).
• Clowers Lake, found at 207 feet (63 m).
• Farmers Lake, with an elevation of 174 feet (53 m).
• Glover Lake, sitting at 279 feet (85 m).
• Holthoff Reservoir, located at 167 feet (51 m).
• Matthews Lake Dam, found at 210 feet (64 m).
• McGraw Pond, with an elevation of 226 feet (69 m).
• Patocca Lower Lake, sitting at 308 feet (94 m).
• Patocca Upper Lake, found at 318 feet (97 m).
• Pinchback Reservoir, with an elevation of 174 feet (53 m).
• Shooks Reservoir, also at 174 feet (53 m).
• Steeds Lake, located at 266 feet (81 m).

Why These Waterways Matter

These lakes and reservoirs are very important to Lincoln County. They provide water for people and farms. They also create habitats for many different animals, like fish, birds, and other wildlife. Plus, they offer great spots for outdoor activities such as fishing and enjoying nature.

See also

• List of lakes in Arkansas