List of lakes of Newton County, Arkansas facts for kids
Newton County, Arkansas, is home to at least 9 named lakes and reservoirs. These important bodies of water provide many benefits. They can be natural lakes or man-made reservoirs. Reservoirs are like big, human-made lakes. They are built to store water for different uses.
Natural Lakes in Newton County
It might surprise you, but the United States Geological Survey says there are no natural, named lakes in Newton County, Arkansas. This means the large bodies of water you find here are actually reservoirs. Reservoirs are created by building a dam across a river or stream.
Important Reservoirs
Even though they are man-made, reservoirs are often called lakes. They are very important for the people and wildlife in Newton County. These reservoirs help store water for drinking, farming, and even for fun activities like fishing. Here are the named reservoirs in the county:
- Edwards Lake, 36°06′54″N 093°12′25″W / 36.11500°N 93.20694°W, el. 1,086 feet (331 m)
- Fowler Lake, 35°57′13″N 093°24′58″W / 35.95361°N 93.41611°W, el. 2,106 feet (642 m)
- Hurricane Lake, 35°54′15″N 092°57′51″W / 35.90417°N 92.96417°W, el. 997 feet (304 m)
- Lower Hurricane Lake, 35°55′35″N 092°57′48″W / 35.92639°N 92.96333°W, el. 902 feet (275 m)
- Mill Creek Hollow Reservoir, 36°04′30″N 093°08′13″W / 36.07500°N 93.13694°W, el. 820 feet (250 m)
- North Pond, 36°03′18″N 093°10′48″W / 36.05500°N 93.18000°W, el. 866 feet (264 m)
- South Pond, 36°03′12″N 093°10′43″W / 36.05333°N 93.17861°W, el. 846 feet (258 m)
- Sycamore Lake, 35°55′35″N 092°57′48″W / 35.92639°N 92.96333°W, el. 902 feet (275 m)
- Weatherby Lake, 36°01′49″N 093°14′31″W / 36.03028°N 93.24194°W, el. 2,096 feet (639 m)
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