List of lakes of Lonoke County, Arkansas facts for kids
Lonoke County, Arkansas, is home to many beautiful water bodies, including over 42 named lakes and reservoirs. These watery places are important for nature, people, and even for fun activities like fishing and boating! They help provide water for homes and farms, and they offer homes for many different kinds of plants and animals.
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Water Wonders of Lonoke County
What are Lakes and Reservoirs?
Lakes are natural bodies of water, usually fresh water, that are completely surrounded by land. They can be formed in many ways, like by ancient rivers changing course or by natural dips in the land filling with water.
Reservoirs are a bit different because they are man-made. People build dams across rivers or streams to create these large pools of water. Reservoirs are super important because they store water for drinking, farming, and even for generating electricity. Both lakes and reservoirs are vital parts of the landscape in Lonoke County.
Natural Lakes in Lonoke County
Lonoke County has many natural lakes, each with its own unique features. These lakes are often important habitats for local wildlife and offer places for people to enjoy the outdoors. Here are some of the notable lakes you can find:
- Bearskin Lake, 34°42′50″N 092°03′58″W / 34.71389°N 92.06611°W, sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 m) above sea level.
- Belcher Lake, 34°36′22″N 091°39′02″W / 34.60611°N 91.65056°W, has an elevation of 194 feet (59 m).
- Buffalo Slough, 34°32′42″N 091°40′52″W / 34.54500°N 91.68111°W, is also at 194 feet (59 m) elevation.
- Clear Lake, 34°31′02″N 092°01′44″W / 34.51722°N 92.02889°W, is found at 223 feet (68 m).
- Coburn Brake, 34°29′42″N 091°47′00″W / 34.49500°N 91.78333°W, is at 194 feet (59 m).
- Cooper Lake, 34°38′23″N 091°38′46″W / 34.63972°N 91.64611°W, has an elevation of 197 feet (60 m).
- Dry Bayou, 34°42′21″N 092°05′21″W / 34.70583°N 92.08917°W, is located at 239 feet (73 m).
- Jarvis Lake, 34°40′22″N 091°42′10″W / 34.67278°N 91.70278°W, is at 197 feet (60 m).
- Johnson Lake, 34°34′51″N 091°39′53″W / 34.58083°N 91.66472°W, is at 194 feet (59 m).
- Jordan Brake, 34°33′55″N 091°45′45″W / 34.56528°N 91.76250°W, has an elevation of 197 feet (60 m).
- Mound Pond, 34°38′48″N 092°04′14″W / 34.64667°N 92.07056°W, is at 233 feet (71 m).
- Salt Lake, 34°33′12″N 091°52′41″W / 34.55333°N 91.87806°W, is at 210 feet (64 m).
- Sheaffer Lake, 34°57′17″N 092°02′57″W / 34.95472°N 92.04917°W, is one of the higher lakes at 262 feet (80 m).
- Shuffield Lake, 34°48′59″N 092°03′45″W / 34.81639°N 92.06250°W, is at 236 feet (72 m).
- Swan Lake, 34°53′28″N 091°51′46″W / 34.89111°N 91.86278°W, is at 230 feet (70 m).
- White Lake, 35°01′03″N 091°51′18″W / 35.01750°N 91.85500°W, is at 203 feet (62 m).
- Young's Pond, 34°53′22″N 091°44′21″W / 34.88944°N 91.73917°W, is at 220 feet (67 m).
Man-Made Reservoirs in Lonoke County
Many of the water bodies in Lonoke County are reservoirs, which means they were created by people. These reservoirs are often built to store water for different uses, like irrigation for farms or as a source of drinking water for nearby communities. They also provide great spots for fishing and other outdoor activities.
- Burlesons Pond, 34°54′53″N 091°43′59″W / 34.91472°N 91.73306°W, is a reservoir at 217 feet (66 m) elevation.
- Catfish Lake, 35°02′24″N 092°03′01″W / 35.04000°N 92.05028°W, is a higher reservoir at 351 feet (107 m).
- Cooper Lake, 34°59′45″N 092°02′55″W / 34.99583°N 92.04861°W, is at 338 feet (103 m).
- Davis Lake, 34°58′54″N 091°53′31″W / 34.98167°N 91.89194°W, is at 249 feet (76 m).
- Indian Head Lake, 35°02′41″N 092°07′02″W / 35.04472°N 92.11722°W, is at 335 feet (102 m).
- Indian Head Lake - South, 35°02′36″N 092°07′01″W / 35.04333°N 92.11694°W, is one of the highest at 374 feet (114 m).
- John Thompson Lake, 35°02′36″N 092°02′01″W / 35.04333°N 92.03361°W, is at 361 feet (110 m).
- Keller Lake, 34°48′56″N 092°02′46″W / 34.81556°N 92.04611°W, is at 233 feet (71 m).
- Lake Lemay, 34°56′22″N 091°56′34″W / 34.93944°N 91.94278°W, is at 302 feet (92 m).
- Little Pond, 34°54′52″N 091°43′47″W / 34.91444°N 91.72972°W, is at 223 feet (68 m).
- McCallie - North Lake, 34°53′00″N 091°44′54″W / 34.88333°N 91.74833°W, is at 213 feet (65 m).
- McCallie - South Reservoir, 34°52′43″N 091°44′45″W / 34.87861°N 91.74583°W, is also at 213 feet (65 m).
- Mintons Lake, 34°58′43″N 091°55′51″W / 34.97861°N 91.93083°W, is at 262 feet (80 m).
- Mound Lake, 34°38′29″N 092°04′56″W / 34.64139°N 92.08222°W, is at 233 feet (71 m).
- Omni Lake, 35°01′28″N 092°01′53″W / 35.02444°N 92.03139°W, is at 354 feet (108 m).
- Omni Lake Number Two, 35°01′27″N 092°02′33″W / 35.02417°N 92.04250°W, is at 351 feet (107 m).
- Parker Lake, 34°41′05″N 091°43′40″W / 34.68472°N 91.72778°W, is at 200 feet (61 m).
- Peterson Lake, 34°38′08″N 091°40′33″W / 34.63556°N 91.67583°W, is at 203 feet (62 m).
- Pickthorne Lake, 34°55′03″N 092°03′59″W / 34.91750°N 92.06639°W, is at 249 feet (76 m).
- Reservoir Number One, 34°53′25″N 091°44′22″W / 34.89028°N 91.73944°W, is at 220 feet (67 m).
- Richmond Pond, 34°57′59″N 091°57′57″W / 34.96639°N 91.96583°W, is at 282 feet (86 m).
- Rick Lake, 35°02′25″N 092°01′00″W / 35.04028°N 92.01667°W, is at 305 feet (93 m).
- Sniders Pond, 34°48′50″N 091°46′16″W / 34.81389°N 91.77111°W, is at 230 feet (70 m).
- Taton Lake, 34°58′59″N 092°02′08″W / 34.98306°N 92.03556°W, is at 299 feet (91 m).
- Willow Lake, 34°59′39″N 092°02′57″W / 34.99417°N 92.04917°W, is at 328 feet (100 m).
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