List of lakes of Sharp County, Arkansas facts for kids
Sharp County, Arkansas, is home to many beautiful bodies of water! You'll find at least 21 named lakes and reservoirs here. But what's the difference between a lake and a reservoir? A lake is usually a natural body of water, often formed by nature over a long time. A reservoir, on the other hand, is a man-made lake. People create reservoirs, often by building a dam across a river, to store water for things like drinking, farming, or even making electricity. These waters are important for wildlife and for people who live in the area.
Natural Lakes in Sharp County
Sharp County has a few natural lakes. These are typically smaller bodies of water that formed naturally over time. They are often great spots for local wildlife.
- Duck Pond, 36°05′42″N 091°33′13″W / 36.09500°N 91.55361°W, sits at an elevation of about 394 feet (120 m) above sea level.
- Persimmon Pond, 36°25′08″N 091°18′52″W / 36.41889°N 91.31444°W, is located at an elevation of about 814 feet (248 m).
Man-Made Reservoirs
Most of the larger bodies of water in Sharp County are reservoirs. These are lakes that were created by people, usually by building a dam. Reservoirs are very useful for storing water for towns and for fun activities like fishing and boating.
- Catfish Lake, 36°07′18″N 091°40′19″W / 36.12167°N 91.67194°W, is about 469 feet (143 m) above sea level.
- Cedar Lake, 35°54′04″N 091°26′02″W / 35.90111°N 91.43389°W, has an elevation of around 502 feet (153 m).
- June Lake, 36°16′53″N 091°31′02″W / 36.28139°N 91.51722°W, is at about 551 feet (168 m) high.
- Lake Cave City, 35°58′30″N 091°33′30″W / 35.97500°N 91.55833°W, sits at an elevation of about 538 feet (164 m).
- Lake Cherokee, 36°18′30″N 091°31′37″W / 36.30833°N 91.52694°W, is about 377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
- Lake Galilee, 36°18′17″N 091°30′30″W / 36.30472°N 91.50833°W, has an elevation of around 384 feet (117 m).
- Lake Mirandy, 36°16′48″N 091°31′19″W / 36.28000°N 91.52194°W, is located at about 571 feet (174 m).
- Lake Navajo, 36°16′48″N 091°32′37″W / 36.28000°N 91.54361°W, sits at an elevation of about 607 feet (185 m).
- Lake Sequoyah, 36°17′43″N 091°31′36″W / 36.29528°N 91.52667°W, is about 476 feet (145 m) above sea level.
- Lake Sherwood, 36°19′24″N 091°28′36″W / 36.32333°N 91.47667°W, has an elevation of around 423 feet (129 m).
- Lake Thunderbird, 36°18′09″N 091°32′30″W / 36.30250°N 91.54167°W, is located at about 479 feet (146 m).
- Lower Lake - Green Acres Estates, 35°57′36″N 091°34′06″W / 35.96000°N 91.56833°W, sits at an elevation of about 633 feet (193 m).
- Rainbow Lake, 36°19′24″N 091°28′53″W / 36.32333°N 91.48139°W, is about 407 feet (124 m) above sea level.
- Runyans Lake, 35°56′54″N 091°22′06″W / 35.94833°N 91.36833°W, has an elevation of around 384 feet (117 m).
- Spring Lake, 36°18′12″N 091°23′30″W / 36.30333°N 91.39167°W, is located at about 673 feet (205 m).
- Street Lake, 36°02′18″N 091°24′42″W / 36.03833°N 91.41167°W, sits at an elevation of about 325 feet (99 m).
- Upper Lake - Green Acres Estates, 35°57′29″N 091°33′55″W / 35.95806°N 91.56528°W, is about 646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
- Vagabond Lake, 36°17′11″N 091°22′31″W / 36.28639°N 91.37528°W, has an elevation of around 469 feet (143 m).
- Wild Plum Lake, 36°16′22″N 091°31′36″W / 36.27278°N 91.52667°W, is located at about 610 feet (190 m).
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