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List of lakes of Pennsylvania facts for kids

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Pennsylvania is a state in the United States that's home to many beautiful lakes and reservoirs. These large bodies of water are super important for people and wildlife. They provide places for fun activities like swimming, fishing, and boating. They also supply drinking water and help control floods.

What are Lakes and Reservoirs?

A lake is a large area of water surrounded by land. Lakes are usually naturally formed. They can be created by glaciers, volcanoes, or even rivers changing their paths over a very long time.

A reservoir is also a large body of water, but it's usually man-made. People build dams across rivers to create reservoirs. These are often used to store water for drinking, irrigation (watering crops), or generating electricity.

Discover Pennsylvania's Lakes and Reservoirs

Pennsylvania has a wide variety of lakes and reservoirs, each with its own unique features. Some are huge, like Lake Erie, which is one of the Great Lakes! Others are smaller and more hidden, perfect for a quiet day of fishing. Many of these water bodies are part of state parks, offering lots of outdoor adventures.

Major Lakes and Reservoirs

Here's a list of some of the important lakes and reservoirs you can find across Pennsylvania:

Ponds in Pennsylvania

Ponds are generally smaller and shallower than lakes. They are also important habitats for many plants and animals. Here are some ponds found in Pennsylvania:

  • Agnew Pond (Bradford County)
  • Bayards Pond (Bradford County)
  • Beaver Meadow Pond (Bradford & Susquehanna counties)
  • Bert Jayne Pond (Bradford County)
  • Bird Pond (Bradford County)
  • Blakeslee Pond (Bradford County)
  • Brown Pond (Bradford County)
  • Browns Pond (Warren County)
  • Cash Pond (Bradford County)
  • Cooks Pond (Bradford County)
  • Gulf Pond (Bradford County)
  • Haig Pond (Bradford County)
  • Holcomb Pond (Bradford County)
  • Little Pond (Bradford County)
  • McCloe Pond (Bradford County)
  • Miller Pond (Bradford County)
  • Mud Pond (Bradford County)
  • Saxe Pond (Bradford County)
  • Shores Pond (Bradford County)
  • Stacey Pond (Bradford County)
  • Stowell Pond (Bradford County)
  • Sunfish Pond (Bradford County)
  • Tauscher Pond (Tioga County)
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