List of lakes of Mississippi County, Arkansas facts for kids

Mississippi County, Arkansas, is home to at least 15 different lakes and reservoirs. These bodies of water are important parts of the local environment and provide places for wildlife and sometimes recreation.

Lakes in Mississippi County

Lakes are natural bodies of water, usually fresh water, that are completely surrounded by land. In Mississippi County, you can find several interesting lakes. Each lake has its own unique shape and location. The elevation (how high it is above sea level) is also listed for each one.

• Caney Old River, 35°38′40″N 090°12′36″W / 35.64444°N 90.21000°W / 35.64444; -90.21000 (Caney Old River), el. 220 feet (67 m)
• Crooked Lake, 35°55′23″N 089°47′41″W / 35.92306°N 89.79472°W / 35.92306; -89.79472 (Crooked Lake), el. 249 feet (76 m)
• Half Moon Lake, 35°55′30″N 090°00′06″W / 35.92500°N 90.00167°W / 35.92500; -90.00167 (Half Moon Lake), el. 239 feet (73 m)
• Long Lake, 35°50′27″N 089°49′40″W / 35.84083°N 89.82778°W / 35.84083; -89.82778 (Long Lake), el. 243 feet (74 m)
• Mink Lake, 35°26′29″N 090°11′06″W / 35.44139°N 90.18500°W / 35.44139; -90.18500 (Mink Lake), el. 217 feet (66 m)
• Preston Lake, 35°31′54″N 089°56′19″W / 35.53167°N 89.93861°W / 35.53167; -89.93861 (Preston Lake), el. 223 feet (68 m)
• Sky Lake, 35°31′58″N 090°16′27″W / 35.53278°N 90.27417°W / 35.53278; -90.27417 (Sky Lake), el. 217 feet (66 m)
• Snake Lake, 35°27′27″N 090°15′18″W / 35.45750°N 90.25500°W / 35.45750; -90.25500 (Snake Lake), el. 210 feet (64 m)
• Stave Lake, 35°26′15″N 090°11′28″W / 35.43750°N 90.19111°W / 35.43750; -90.19111 (Stave Lake), el. 217 feet (66 m)
• Swan Lake, 35°27′24″N 090°10′51″W / 35.45667°N 90.18083°W / 35.45667; -90.18083 (Swan Lake), el. 213 feet (65 m)
• The Chute, 35°40′08″N 089°51′31″W / 35.66889°N 89.85861°W / 35.66889; -89.85861 (The Chute), el. 233 feet (71 m)
• Tupelo Lake, 35°30′44″N 090°16′31″W / 35.51222°N 90.27528°W / 35.51222; -90.27528 (Tupelo Lake), el. 217 feet (66 m)
• West Bayou, 35°50′24″N 089°46′25″W / 35.84000°N 89.77361°W / 35.84000; -89.77361 (West Bayou), el. 249 feet (76 m)
• Woods Lake, 35°50′28″N 089°45′58″W / 35.84111°N 89.76611°W / 35.84111; -89.76611 (Woods Lake), el. 249 feet (76 m)

What is a Reservoir?

Unlike natural lakes, a reservoir is a large, artificial lake created by building a dam across a river or stream. Reservoirs are often used to store water for drinking, irrigation (watering crops), or to generate electricity. Mississippi County has one named reservoir.

• Mallard Lake, 35°52′42″N 090°05′34″W / 35.87833°N 90.09278°W / 35.87833; -90.09278 (Mallard Lake), el. 239 feet (73 m)

See also

• List of lakes in Arkansas