List of lakes of Pike County, Arkansas facts for kids
Pike County, Arkansas, is home to many beautiful natural features, including at least 10 named lakes and reservoirs. These important bodies of water play a big role in the county, providing places for fun activities like fishing and boating, and sometimes even supplying water for people to use.
What are Lakes and Reservoirs?
A lake is usually a large body of water surrounded by land. Most lakes are naturally formed, often by glaciers, volcanoes, or rivers changing course over many years. They are important habitats for many plants and animals.
A reservoir is also a 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), generating electricity, or controlling floods.
Lakes of Pike County
Pike County has several natural lakes that add to its scenic beauty. These lakes are often popular spots for fishing and enjoying nature.
- Alford Lake, 34°01′43″N 093°41′52″W / 34.02861°N 93.69778°W, sits at an elevation of about 322 feet (98 m) above sea level.
- Round Pond, 34°00′42″N 093°39′18″W / 34.01167°N 93.65500°W, is another natural lake in the county, located at an elevation of about 302 feet (92 m).
Reservoirs of Pike County
Many of Pike County's larger bodies of water are reservoirs, built to serve various purposes for the community.
- Lake Greeson, 34°14′28″N 093°47′22″W / 34.24111°N 93.78944°W, is one of the most well-known reservoirs. It's a very popular place for fishing, boating, and camping, and it sits at an elevation of about 548 feet (167 m).
- Lake Greeson Nursery Pond, 34°09′32″N 093°44′43″W / 34.15889°N 93.74528°W, is also part of the Lake Greeson area, with an elevation of about 548 feet (167 m).
- Mill Pond, 34°17′00″N 093°30′19″W / 34.28333°N 93.50528°W, is a reservoir located at an elevation of about 568 feet (173 m).
- North Fork Ozan Creek Watershed Number One Reservoir, 34°00′54″N 093°46′19″W / 34.01500°N 93.77194°W, is one of two reservoirs on the North Fork Ozan Creek, at an elevation of about 492 feet (150 m).
- North Fork Ozan Creek Watershed Number Two Reservoir, 34°00′34″N 093°47′18″W / 34.00944°N 93.78833°W, is the second reservoir in this watershed, also at an elevation of about 492 feet (150 m).
- Teeter Lake, 34°00′57″N 093°45′34″W / 34.01583°N 93.75944°W, is a reservoir with an elevation of about 509 feet (155 m).
- Tetter Lake Two, 34°00′57″N 093°45′08″W / 34.01583°N 93.75222°W, is another reservoir nearby, at an elevation of about 512 feet (156 m).
- Womack Lake, 34°06′39″N 093°37′32″W / 34.11083°N 93.62556°W, is a reservoir located at an elevation of about 594 feet (181 m).
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