List of lakes of McCone County, Montana facts for kids

McCone County in Montana is home to many amazing water bodies! You can find at least 28 different lakes and reservoirs here. These watery places are super important for nature and for people too. They provide homes for animals and water for farms and towns.

What are Lakes and Reservoirs?

A lake is a large area of water surrounded by land. Lakes are usually naturally formed. They can be filled by rain, rivers, or underground springs. Lakes are often beautiful places for swimming, fishing, and boating.

A reservoir is also a body of water, but it's usually created by people. How? By building a dam across a river or stream. Reservoirs are like giant storage tanks for water. This stored water can be used for many things. It can provide drinking water for cities. It can also help farmers water their crops. Sometimes, the water from reservoirs is used to make electricity!

Lakes in McCone County

McCone County has some natural lakes. The most famous one is Fort Peck Lake. It's actually one of the biggest man-made lakes in the world, but it's often called a lake because of its huge size. Here are the main lakes you can find:

• Fort Peck Lake, located at 48°00′10″N 106°24′58″W / 48.00278°N 106.41611°W / 48.00278; -106.41611 (Fort Peck Lake), sits at about 2,313 feet (705 meters) above sea level.
• Hedstrom Lake, found at 47°13′07″N 106°06′44″W / 47.21861°N 106.11222°W / 47.21861; -106.11222 (Hedstrom Lake), is about 2,562 feet (781 meters) high.
• Lake Fort Peck, located at 48°00′00″N 106°25′02″W / 48.00000°N 106.41722°W / 48.00000; -106.41722 (Lake Fort Peck), is around 2,247 feet (685 meters) above sea level.

Reservoirs in McCone County

Most of the water bodies in McCone County are reservoirs. These are important for managing water resources in the area. They help store water for different uses throughout the year. Here is a list of some of the reservoirs in McCone County:

• Antelope Creek Reservoir, 47°54′28″N 105°41′07″W / 47.90778°N 105.68528°W / 47.90778; -105.68528 (Antelope Creek Reservoir), el. 2,165 feet (660 m)
• Beery Reservoir, 47°43′41″N 105°23′08″W / 47.72806°N 105.38556°W / 47.72806; -105.38556 (Beery Reservoir), el. 2,342 feet (714 m)
• Christianson Reservoir, 47°46′54″N 105°59′56″W / 47.78167°N 105.99889°W / 47.78167; -105.99889 (Christianson Reservoir), el. 2,372 feet (723 m)
• Dreyer Reservoir, 47°32′18″N 105°56′08″W / 47.53833°N 105.93556°W / 47.53833; -105.93556 (Dreyer Reservoir), el. 2,539 feet (774 m)
• Dreyer Reservoir Number 2, 47°33′12″N 105°57′08″W / 47.55333°N 105.95222°W / 47.55333; -105.95222 (Dreyer Reservoir Number 2), el. 2,510 feet (770 m)
• Game Reservoir, 47°49′26″N 106°05′57″W / 47.82389°N 106.09917°W / 47.82389; -106.09917 (Game Reservoir), el. 2,425 feet (739 m)
• Gass Reservoir, 47°45′21″N 105°51′20″W / 47.75583°N 105.85556°W / 47.75583; -105.85556 (Gass Reservoir), el. 2,280 feet (690 m)
• Goose Island Reservoir, 47°49′29″N 106°04′02″W / 47.82472°N 106.06722°W / 47.82472; -106.06722 (Goose Island Reservoir), el. 2,362 feet (720 m)
• Groh Stock Reservoir, 47°26′24″N 105°44′20″W / 47.44000°N 105.73889°W / 47.44000; -105.73889 (Groh Stock Reservoir), el. 2,539 feet (774 m)
• Haynie Reservoir, 47°34′37″N 105°42′45″W / 47.57694°N 105.71250°W / 47.57694; -105.71250 (Haynie Reservoir), el. 2,546 feet (776 m)
• Hell Gate Reservoir, 47°47′46″N 106°03′12″W / 47.79611°N 106.05333°W / 47.79611; -106.05333 (Hell Gate Reservoir), el. 2,447 feet (746 m)
• Hudiburgh Reservoir, 47°37′54″N 105°32′26″W / 47.63167°N 105.54056°W / 47.63167; -105.54056 (Hudiburgh Reservoir), el. 2,411 feet (735 m)
• Jays Reservoir, 47°50′02″N 106°05′42″W / 47.83389°N 106.09500°W / 47.83389; -106.09500 (Jays Reservoir), el. 2,408 feet (734 m)
• John Ball Reservoir, 47°43′18″N 106°08′20″W / 47.72167°N 106.13889°W / 47.72167; -106.13889 (John Ball Reservoir), el. 2,375 feet (724 m)
• Leaky Reservoir, 47°29′51″N 106°09′52″W / 47.49750°N 106.16444°W / 47.49750; -106.16444 (Leaky Reservoir), el. 2,497 feet (761 m)
• Lisk Creek Reservoir, 47°08′30″N 105°51′20″W / 47.14167°N 105.85556°W / 47.14167; -105.85556 (Lisk Creek Reservoir), el. 2,762 feet (842 m)
• McCloys Reservoir, 47°16′54″N 105°33′38″W / 47.28167°N 105.56056°W / 47.28167; -105.56056 (McCloys Reservoir), el. 2,753 feet (839 m)
• O'Dell Coulee Reservoir, 47°53′39″N 105°42′02″W / 47.89417°N 105.70056°W / 47.89417; -105.70056 (O'Dell Coulee Reservoir), el. 2,188 feet (667 m)
• Quick Reservoir, 47°19′48″N 105°27′38″W / 47.33000°N 105.46056°W / 47.33000; -105.46056 (Quick Reservoir), el. 2,818 feet (859 m)
• Quick Reservoir, 47°20′07″N 105°30′57″W / 47.33528°N 105.51583°W / 47.33528; -105.51583 (Quick Reservoir), el. 2,615 feet (797 m)
• Switzer Reservoir, 47°36′55″N 105°22′42″W / 47.61528°N 105.37833°W / 47.61528; -105.37833 (Switzer Reservoir), el. 2,283 feet (696 m)
• Teds Reservoir, 47°49′15″N 106°04′57″W / 47.82083°N 106.08250°W / 47.82083; -106.08250 (Teds Reservoir), el. 2,388 feet (728 m)
• Tveten Reservoir, 47°49′53″N 105°43′29″W / 47.83139°N 105.72472°W / 47.83139; -105.72472 (Tveten Reservoir), el. 2,238 feet (682 m)
• Upper O'Dell Coulee Reservoir, 47°53′58″N 105°42′32″W / 47.89944°N 105.70889°W / 47.89944; -105.70889 (Upper O'Dell Coulee Reservoir), el. 2,205 feet (672 m)
• Waters Reservoir, 47°52′31″N 105°15′38″W / 47.87528°N 105.26056°W / 47.87528; -105.26056 (Waters Reservoir), el. 2,152 feet (656 m)

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  Fort Peck Lake

See also

• List of lakes in Montana