List of lakes of Richland County, Montana facts for kids

Richland County, Montana, is home to many important bodies of water. These include natural lakes and human-made reservoirs. These watery places are super important for local wildlife, and they also help people by providing water for farms and homes.

What are Lakes?

A lake is a large area of water surrounded by land. Most lakes are freshwater, which means the water isn't salty like the ocean. Lakes can form in many ways. Some are made by glaciers, which are giant sheets of ice that carve out the land. Others are formed by rivers changing their paths over time. Lakes are important habitats for fish, birds, and many other animals.

Lakes in Richland County

Richland County has a few natural lakes. These lakes are important for the environment and for people who enjoy nature.

• Burns Lake, located at 47°22′27″N 104°25′02″W, is about 1,988 feet (606 meters) above sea level.
• Fox Lake, found at 47°40′51″N 104°39′29″W, is about 2,349 feet (716 meters) above sea level.

What are Reservoirs?

A reservoir is like a lake, but it's built by people. Engineers create reservoirs by building a dam across a river or stream. This dam holds back the water, forming a large pool. Reservoirs are very useful! They can store drinking water for towns, help farmers water their crops (this is called irrigation), or even generate electricity. Sometimes, reservoirs are also used for fun activities like boating and fishing.

Reservoirs in Richland County

Richland County has many reservoirs. These human-made lakes help manage water resources for the area.

• Candee Pond, located at 47°57′39″N 105°03′23″W, is about 2,359 feet (719 meters) above sea level.
• Erickson Reservoir, found at 47°49′25″N 104°27′04″W, is about 2,431 feet (741 meters) above sea level.
• Factory Lake, located at 47°42′48″N 104°07′36″W, is about 1,919 feet (585 meters) above sea level.
• Fatzinger Reservoir, found at 47°55′28″N 105°03′50″W, is about 2,254 feet (687 meters) above sea level.
• Gartside Lake, located at 47°35′06″N 104°16′14″W, is about 1,982 feet (604 meters) above sea level.
• Gartside Reservoir, found at 47°35′07″N 104°16′17″W, is about 2,008 feet (612 meters) above sea level.
• Kuester Lake, located at 47°41′28″N 104°58′09″W, is about 2,388 feet (728 meters) above sea level.
• Latka Reservoir, found at 47°48′27″N 104°49′29″W, is about 2,362 feet (720 meters) above sea level.
• McGlynn Reservoir, located at 47°39′48″N 104°04′26″W, is about 1,965 feet (599 meters) above sea level.
• Prevost Reservoir Number 2, found at 47°43′36″N 104°30′08″W, is about 2,487 feet (758 meters) above sea level.
• Vaux Reservoir Number One, located at 47°43′40″N 104°13′34″W, is about 2,070 feet (631 meters) above sea level.
• Vaux Reservoir Number Two, found at 47°43′48″N 104°14′10″W, is about 2,100 feet (640 meters) above sea level.

See also

• List of lakes in Montana