List of lakes of Silver Bow County, Montana facts for kids

Silver Bow County in Montana is home to many beautiful water bodies, including at least 14 named lakes and reservoirs. These natural and man-made water spots are important for the environment and for people living in the area.

Natural Lakes in Silver Bow County

Lakes are natural bodies of water, usually fresh water, that are surrounded by land. They are often formed by glaciers, volcanoes, or movements in the Earth's crust. These lakes provide homes for many plants and animals, and they are also great places for people to visit and enjoy nature.

Here are some of the natural lakes you can find in Silver Bow County:

• Emerald Lake, located at 45°45′17″N 112°28′24″W / 45.75472°N 112.47333°W / 45.75472; -112.47333 (Emerald Lake), sits high up at 8,747 feet (2,666 m) above sea level.
• Fish Lake, found at 45°54′33″N 112°56′20″W / 45.90917°N 112.93889°W / 45.90917; -112.93889 (Fish Lake), is at an elevation of 7,976 feet (2,431 m).
• Mud Lake, located at 45°55′00″N 112°53′56″W / 45.91667°N 112.89889°W / 45.91667; -112.89889 (Mud Lake), is 8,291 feet (2,527 m) high.

Man-Made Reservoirs: Water Storage for Communities

Unlike natural lakes, reservoirs are man-made lakes. They are created by building a dam across a river or stream. Reservoirs are very important because they store water for many uses, such as providing drinking water for towns, helping farmers water their crops (this is called irrigation), and sometimes even generating hydroelectricity. They can also be used for recreation like fishing and boating.

Here are some of the reservoirs in Silver Bow County:

• Basin Creek Reservoir, located at 45°51′15″N 112°32′45″W / 45.85417°N 112.54583°W / 45.85417; -112.54583 (Basin Creek Reservoir), is 5,863 feet (1,787 m) above sea level.
• High Service Reservoir, found at 46°02′09″N 112°32′43″W / 46.03583°N 112.54528°W / 46.03583; -112.54528 (High Service Reservoir), has an elevation of 6,279 feet (1,914 m).
• Moulton Distribution Reservoir, located at 46°02′14″N 112°32′04″W / 46.03722°N 112.53444°W / 46.03722; -112.53444 (Moulton Distribution Reservoir), is 6,384 feet (1,946 m) high.
• Moulton Reservoir, found at 46°05′24″N 112°00′33″W / 46.09000°N 112.00917°W / 46.09000; -112.00917 (Moulton Reservoir), is at 6,312 feet (1,924 m).
• Moulton Reservoir Number 2, located at 46°05′17″N 112°29′00″W / 46.08806°N 112.48333°W / 46.08806; -112.48333 (Moulton Reservoir Number 2), has an elevation of 7,024 feet (2,141 m).
• Moulton Reservoir Number One, found at 46°05′24″N 112°30′32″W / 46.09000°N 112.50889°W / 46.09000; -112.50889 (Moulton Reservoir Number One), is 6,752 feet (2,058 m) high.
• South Fork Reservoir, located at 45°51′26″N 112°44′55″W / 45.85722°N 112.74861°W / 45.85722; -112.74861 (South Fork Reservoir), is at 6,194 feet (1,888 m).
• South Side Reservoir, found at 45°08′13″N 112°31′59″W / 45.13694°N 112.53306°W / 45.13694; -112.53306 (South Side Reservoir), has an elevation of 6,253 feet (1,906 m).
• Upper Reservoir, located at 45°50′22″N 112°31′32″W / 45.83944°N 112.52556°W / 45.83944; -112.52556 (Upper Reservoir), is 6,014 feet (1,833 m) high.
• Upper Reservoir, found at 45°50′36″N 112°31′27″W / 45.84333°N 112.52417°W / 45.84333; -112.52417 (Upper Reservoir), has an elevation of 6,112 feet (1,863 m).
• West Side Reservoir, located at 46°01′26″N 112°33′08″W / 46.02389°N 112.55222°W / 46.02389; -112.55222 (West Side Reservoir), is 5,974 feet (1,821 m) high.

Images for kids

• Emerald Lake (Silver Bow County, Montana).jpg

  Emerald Lake, a beautiful natural lake.

• Basin Creek Reservoir.jpg

  Basin Creek Reservoir, an important water source.

See also

• List of lakes in Montana