List of lakes of Randolph County, Arkansas facts for kids

Randolph County, Arkansas, is home to many beautiful bodies of water! There are at least 33 named lakes and reservoirs here. These natural and man-made water bodies are important for many reasons, from providing homes for wildlife to offering fun places for people to visit and even supplying drinking water.

What are Lakes and Reservoirs?

A lake is usually a large area of water surrounded by land. Most lakes are naturally formed, often by glaciers, volcanoes, or rivers changing course over a very long time. They can hold freshwater or saltwater.

A reservoir is a special kind of lake that is man-made. People build dams across rivers or streams to create reservoirs. These are often used to store water for drinking, for farming (irrigation), or to generate electricity. They are also important for controlling floods.

Lakes in Randolph County

Randolph County has many natural lakes. Each one has its own unique features and is an important part of the local environment. The "el." you see next to each lake's name means its elevation, which is how high it is above sea level.

• Brown Lake, 36°10′49″N 091°00′09″W / 36.18028°N 91.00250°W / 36.18028; -91.00250 (Brown Lake), el. 246 feet (75 m)
• Bull Pizzle Lake, 36°11′09″N 091°00′57″W / 36.18583°N 91.01583°W / 36.18583; -91.01583 (Bull Pizzle Lake), el. 249 feet (76 m)
• Dishpan Lake, 36°14′42″N 090°58′17″W / 36.24500°N 90.97139°W / 36.24500; -90.97139 (Dishpan Lake), el. 256 feet (78 m)
• Gas Plant Lake, 36°19′19″N 090°49′59″W / 36.32194°N 90.83306°W / 36.32194; -90.83306 (Gas Plant Lake), el. 262 feet (80 m)
• Horseshoe Lake, 36°13′50″N 090°59′16″W / 36.23056°N 90.98778°W / 36.23056; -90.98778 (Horseshoe Lake), el. 249 feet (76 m)
• Legate Lake, 36°20′36″N 090°48′31″W / 36.34333°N 90.80861°W / 36.34333; -90.80861 (Legate Lake), el. 266 feet (81 m)
• Looney Lake, 36°22′18″N 091°06′37″W / 36.37167°N 91.11028°W / 36.37167; -91.11028 (Looney Lake), el. 318 feet (97 m)
• McGuire Lake, 36°23′31″N 090°45′36″W / 36.39194°N 90.76000°W / 36.39194; -90.76000 (McGuire Lake), el. 269 feet (82 m)
• Old River Island Lake, 36°21′54″N 090°46′22″W / 36.36500°N 90.77278°W / 36.36500; -90.77278 (Old River Island Lake), el. 272 feet (83 m)
• Old River Slough, 36°15′35″N 090°57′12″W / 36.25972°N 90.95333°W / 36.25972; -90.95333 (Old River Slough), el. 249 feet (76 m)
• Peachtree Lake, 36°20′54″N 090°48′04″W / 36.34833°N 90.80111°W / 36.34833; -90.80111 (Peachtree Lake), el. 256 feet (78 m)
• Round Lake, 36°08′16″N 091°04′05″W / 36.13778°N 91.06806°W / 36.13778; -91.06806 (Round Lake), el. 243 feet (74 m)
• Schnabaum Lake, 36°17′18″N 090°51′56″W / 36.28833°N 90.86556°W / 36.28833; -90.86556 (Schnabaum Lake), el. 253 feet (77 m)
• Shakybog Lake, 36°13′30″N 090°59′32″W / 36.22500°N 90.99222°W / 36.22500; -90.99222 (Shakybog Lake), el. 259 feet (79 m)
• Sparkman Lake, 36°18′17″N 090°50′48″W / 36.30472°N 90.84667°W / 36.30472; -90.84667 (Sparkman Lake), el. 272 feet (83 m)
• Straight Lake, 36°08′31″N 091°04′19″W / 36.14194°N 91.07194°W / 36.14194; -91.07194 (Straight Lake), el. 246 feet (75 m)
• Sumac Lake, 36°21′11″N 090°47′36″W / 36.35306°N 90.79333°W / 36.35306; -90.79333 (Sumac Lake), el. 262 feet (80 m)
• Wilson Lake, 36°09′33″N 091°01′42″W / 36.15917°N 91.02833°W / 36.15917; -91.02833 (Wilson Lake), el. 249 feet (76 m)
• Winebaugh Lake, 36°13′55″N 090°58′29″W / 36.23194°N 90.97472°W / 36.23194; -90.97472 (Winebaugh Lake), el. 256 feet (78 m)

Reservoirs in Randolph County

These are the man-made lakes in Randolph County, often built to help manage water resources for the community.

• Allison Lake, 36°12′47″N 091°02′26″W / 36.21306°N 91.04056°W / 36.21306; -91.04056 (Allison Lake), el. 354 feet (108 m)
• Baltz Lake, 36°16′34″N 090°57′42″W / 36.27611°N 90.96167°W / 36.27611; -90.96167 (Baltz Lake), el. 269 feet (82 m)
• Bates Lake, 36°17′10″N 090°58′49″W / 36.28611°N 90.98028°W / 36.28611; -90.98028 (Bates Lake), el. 315 feet (96 m)
• Bibb Fish Pond, 36°11′42″N 091°03′42″W / 36.19500°N 91.06167°W / 36.19500; -91.06167 (Bibb Fish Pond), el. 331 feet (101 m)
• Blue Basin Lake, 36°15′29″N 091°03′19″W / 36.25806°N 91.05528°W / 36.25806; -91.05528 (Blue Basin Lake), el. 335 feet (102 m)
• Fourche Creek Site 16 Reservoir, 36°26′48″N 091°02′18″W / 36.44667°N 91.03833°W / 36.44667; -91.03833 (Fourche Creek Site 16 Reservoir), el. 459 feet (140 m)
• Fourche Creek Site 17 Reservoir, 36°25′37″N 091°00′44″W / 36.42694°N 91.01222°W / 36.42694; -91.01222 (Fourche Creek Site 17 Reservoir), el. 397 feet (121 m)
• Fourche Creek Site 18 Reservoir, 36°24′01″N 091°02′04″W / 36.40028°N 91.03444°W / 36.40028; -91.03444 (Fourche Creek Site 18 Reservoir), el. 351 feet (107 m)
• Kilo-Vista Lake, 36°14′11″N 091°04′57″W / 36.23639°N 91.08250°W / 36.23639; -91.08250 (Kilo-Vista Lake), el. 285 feet (87 m)
• Lemmons Lake, 36°10′45″N 091°04′19″W / 36.17917°N 91.07194°W / 36.17917; -91.07194 (Lemmons Lake), el. 276 feet (84 m)
• Lost Lake, 36°19′57″N 091°04′28″W / 36.33250°N 91.07444°W / 36.33250; -91.07444 (Lost Lake), el. 394 feet (120 m)
• Meadows Lake, 36°29′19″N 091°02′17″W / 36.48861°N 91.03806°W / 36.48861; -91.03806 (Meadows Lake), el. 449 feet (137 m)
• R J Barnett Lake, 36°24′06″N 090°50′30″W / 36.40167°N 90.84167°W / 36.40167; -90.84167 (R J Barnett Lake), el. 308 feet (94 m)
• Wallace Lake, 36°24′53″N 091°02′41″W / 36.41472°N 91.04472°W / 36.41472; -91.04472 (Wallace Lake), el. 420 feet (130 m)

Why are These Waters Important?

These lakes and reservoirs are very important for Randolph County. They provide habitats for many different kinds of plants and animals, including fish, birds, and other wildlife. They also offer places for people to enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, boating, and simply enjoying nature. Some of these water bodies are also crucial for providing clean drinking water to local communities.

See also

• List of lakes in Arkansas