List of lakes of St. Francis County, Arkansas facts for kids

St. Francis County in Arkansas is home to many natural water bodies. You can find at least 41 named lakes and reservoirs here. These water spots are important for nature and people in the county. They provide homes for animals and plants. They are also used for fun activities like fishing.

What Are Lakes?

Lakes are natural bodies of water. They are usually surrounded by land. Most lakes are filled with fresh water. They are often fed by rivers or streams. St. Francis County has many beautiful lakes. Each one has its own special features. You can see their exact location using coordinates. These are like a map address. The elevation tells you how high the lake is above sea level.

• Beaty Lake, 35°04′20″N 090°42′29″W / 35.07222°N 90.70806°W / 35.07222; -90.70806 (Beaty Lake), el. 194 feet (59 m)
• Beaver Lake, 35°00′25″N 090°34′51″W / 35.00694°N 90.58083°W / 35.00694; -90.58083 (Beaver Lake), el. 190 feet (58 m)
• Beaver Lake, 35°07′54″N 090°36′43″W / 35.13167°N 90.61194°W / 35.13167; -90.61194 (Beaver Lake), el. 197 feet (60 m)
• Big Bear Lake, 35°08′32″N 090°38′49″W / 35.14222°N 90.64694°W / 35.14222; -90.64694 (Big Bear Lake), el. 200 feet (61 m)
• Big Lake, 34°58′25″N 090°36′28″W / 34.97361°N 90.60778°W / 34.97361; -90.60778 (Big Lake), el. 184 feet (56 m)
• Blackfish Lake, 35°07′20″N 090°27′08″W / 35.12222°N 90.45222°W / 35.12222; -90.45222 (Blackfish Lake), el. 184 feet (56 m)
• Brushy Lake, 35°00′26″N 090°39′53″W / 35.00722°N 90.66472°W / 35.00722; -90.66472 (Brushy Lake), el. 180 feet (55 m)
• Burnt Cane Lake, 35°01′13″N 090°37′50″W / 35.02028°N 90.63056°W / 35.02028; -90.63056 (Burnt Cane Lake), el. 174 feet (53 m)
• Bushy Lake, 35°07′45″N 090°39′25″W / 35.12917°N 90.65694°W / 35.12917; -90.65694 (Bushy Lake), el. 187 feet (57 m)
• Don Lake, 34°54′42″N 090°40′12″W / 34.91167°N 90.67000°W / 34.91167; -90.67000 (Don Lake), el. 190 feet (58 m)
• Donahue Lake, 34°59′56″N 090°31′04″W / 34.99889°N 90.51778°W / 34.99889; -90.51778 (Donahue Lake), el. 164 feet (50 m)
• Fishing Lake, 35°07′30″N 090°38′39″W / 35.12500°N 90.64417°W / 35.12500; -90.64417 (Fishing Lake), el. 190 feet (58 m)
• Horseshoe Lake, 35°00′33″N 090°38′48″W / 35.00917°N 90.64667°W / 35.00917; -90.64667 (Horseshoe Lake), el. 180 feet (55 m)
• Horseshoe Lake, 35°07′18″N 090°40′00″W / 35.12167°N 90.66667°W / 35.12167; -90.66667 (Horseshoe Lake), el. 190 feet (58 m)
• Island Lake, 34°59′57″N 090°39′51″W / 34.99917°N 90.66417°W / 34.99917; -90.66417 (Island Lake), el. 184 feet (56 m)
• Kiethley Lake, 35°01′42″N 090°42′00″W / 35.02833°N 90.70000°W / 35.02833; -90.70000 (Kiethley Lake), el. 200 feet (61 m)
• Little Bear Lake, 35°07′55″N 090°38′46″W / 35.13194°N 90.64611°W / 35.13194; -90.64611 (Little Bear Lake), el. 207 feet (63 m)
• Long Lake, 34°55′33″N 090°39′56″W / 34.92583°N 90.66556°W / 34.92583; -90.66556 (Long Lake), el. 190 feet (58 m)
• Long Lake, 34°59′41″N 090°40′17″W / 34.99472°N 90.67139°W / 34.99472; -90.67139 (Long Lake), el. 184 feet (56 m)
• Mud Lake, 34°55′42″N 090°31′44″W / 34.92833°N 90.52889°W / 34.92833; -90.52889 (Mud Lake), el. 171 feet (52 m)
• Nichols Lake, 35°06′54″N 090°30′14″W / 35.11500°N 90.50389°W / 35.11500; -90.50389 (Nichols Lake), el. 180 feet (55 m)
• Old River, 34°56′29″N 090°39′13″W / 34.94139°N 90.65361°W / 34.94139; -90.65361 (Old River), el. 171 feet (52 m)
• Pettijohn Lake, 35°02′01″N 090°37′07″W / 35.03361°N 90.61861°W / 35.03361; -90.61861 (Pettijohn Lake), el. 194 feet (59 m)
• Round Pond, 35°03′18″N 090°36′40″W / 35.05500°N 90.61111°W / 35.05500; -90.61111 (Round Pond), el. 200 feet (61 m)
• Round Pond Lake, 35°04′38″N 090°38′04″W / 35.07722°N 90.63444°W / 35.07722; -90.63444 (Round Pond Lake), el. 190 feet (58 m)
• Rush Lake, 35°06′08″N 090°36′44″W / 35.10222°N 90.61222°W / 35.10222; -90.61222 (Rush Lake), el. 197 feet (60 m)
• Shell Lake, 35°08′23″N 090°29′41″W / 35.13972°N 90.49472°W / 35.13972; -90.49472 (Shell Lake), el. 197 feet (60 m)
• Skinny Lake, 34°58′46″N 090°41′59″W / 34.97944°N 90.69972°W / 34.97944; -90.69972 (Skinny Lake), el. 194 feet (59 m)
• Taylor Lake, 34°55′50″N 090°26′08″W / 34.93056°N 90.43556°W / 34.93056; -90.43556 (Taylor Lake), el. 194 feet (59 m)
• Thompson Lake, 35°08′31″N 090°32′30″W / 35.14194°N 90.54167°W / 35.14194; -90.54167 (Thompson Lake), el. 200 feet (61 m)
• Wiggins Lake, 35°06′10″N 090°34′09″W / 35.10278°N 90.56917°W / 35.10278; -90.56917 (Wiggins Lake), el. 194 feet (59 m)

What Are Reservoirs?

Reservoirs are different from natural lakes. They are usually man-made. People build dams across rivers to create reservoirs. This helps store water for many uses. Water from reservoirs can be used for drinking. It can also help farmers water their crops. Sometimes, reservoirs are used to make electricity.

• Cole Lake, 34°55′20″N 090°57′22″W / 34.92222°N 90.95611°W / 34.92222; -90.95611 (Cole Lake), el. 203 feet (62 m)
• Forest Lake Number 3, 35°01′05″N 090°45′08″W / 35.01806°N 90.75222°W / 35.01806; -90.75222 (Forest Lake Number 3), el. 299 feet (91 m)
• Forest Lake Number 4, 35°01′02″N 090°44′46″W / 35.01722°N 90.74611°W / 35.01722; -90.74611 (Forest Lake Number 4), el. 262 feet (80 m)
• Forest Lake Number 5, 35°00′55″N 090°45′33″W / 35.01528°N 90.75917°W / 35.01528; -90.75917 (Forest Lake Number 5), el. 325 feet (99 m)
• Forest Lake Number 6, 35°00′33″N 090°46′00″W / 35.00917°N 90.76667°W / 35.00917; -90.76667 (Forest Lake Number 6), el. 348 feet (106 m)
• Hickey Lake, 35°01′46″N 090°46′57″W / 35.02944°N 90.78250°W / 35.02944; -90.78250 (Hickey Lake), el. 305 feet (93 m)
• Lake Saint Francis, 35°04′37″N 090°45′40″W / 35.07694°N 90.76111°W / 35.07694; -90.76111 (Lake Saint Francis), el. 305 feet (93 m)
• Loeb Lake, 34°59′19″N 090°44′31″W / 34.98861°N 90.74194°W / 34.98861; -90.74194 (Loeb Lake), el. 269 feet (82 m)
• Scenic Hills Lake, 35°03′26″N 090°43′48″W / 35.05722°N 90.73000°W / 35.05722; -90.73000 (Scenic Hills Lake), el. 348 feet (106 m)
• Telico Lake, 35°04′53″N 090°48′17″W / 35.08139°N 90.80472°W / 35.08139; -90.80472 (Telico Lake), el. 272 feet (83 m)

See also

• List of lakes in Arkansas