List of lakes of Valley County, Montana (M-Z) facts for kids

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Valley County, Montana, is home to many natural and man-made water bodies. There are at least 266 named lakes and reservoirs in this area. These important water spots help with many things, from providing homes for wildlife to supplying water for people.

Lakes and Reservoirs in Valley County, Montana
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Lakes and Reservoirs in Valley County, Montana

Valley County in Montana has many different water bodies. You can find both natural lakes and man-made reservoirs here. They are important for the environment and for people living in the area.

What are Lakes and Reservoirs?

A lake is a large body of water completely surrounded by land. Lakes are usually natural, formed by things like glaciers, volcanoes, or rivers changing course over a very long time. They are often fed by rivers, streams, or rainfall.

A reservoir is a man-made lake. People create reservoirs by building a dam across a river or stream. This dam holds back the water, forming a large pool. Reservoirs are built for many reasons, like storing water for cities, helping farmers water their crops, or controlling floods. They can also be used for fun activities like boating and fishing!

Why are Reservoirs Important?

Reservoirs are super useful! They store water for when it's dry, so people have enough to drink and use. Farmers rely on them to water their fields, which helps grow our food. Reservoirs can also stop rivers from overflowing and causing floods during heavy rains. Plus, many reservoirs are great places for outdoor adventures like fishing, swimming, and boating.

Exploring Valley County's Water Bodies

Valley County has a mix of both natural lakes and many reservoirs. Each one has its own special features. The "el." you see next to each name means elevation, which is how high the water body is above sea level. It's usually measured in feet (ft) and meters (m).

Lakes in Valley County

Todd Lakes, 48°18′33″N 105°58′26″W / 48.30917°N 105.97389°W / 48.30917; -105.97389 (Todd Lakes), el. 2,657 feet (810 m)
O'Juel Lake, 48°47′46″N 106°35′57″W / 48.79611°N 106.59917°W / 48.79611; -106.59917 (O'Juel Lake), el. 2,926 feet (892 m)
Todd Lake, 48°18′30″N 105°58′32″W / 48.30833°N 105.97556°W / 48.30833; -105.97556 (Todd Lake), el. 2,674 feet (815 m)

Reservoirs in Valley County

Magruder Reservoir, 47°50′59″N 106°50′52″W / 47.84972°N 106.84778°W / 47.84972; -106.84778 (Magruder Reservoir), el. 2,516 feet (767 m)
Mahan and Hoyt Reservoir, 48°11′32″N 106°44′21″W / 48.19222°N 106.73917°W / 48.19222; -106.73917 (Mahan and Hoyt Reservoir), el. 2,113 feet (644 m)
Mail Reservoir, 48°35′17″N 106°51′23″W / 48.58806°N 106.85639°W / 48.58806; -106.85639 (Mail Reservoir), el. 2,621 feet (799 m)
Mary Black Reservoir, 48°35′20″N 106°53′46″W / 48.58889°N 106.89611°W / 48.58889; -106.89611 (Mary Black Reservoir), el. 2,503 feet (763 m)
Maverick Reservoir, 47°53′06″N 106°51′21″W / 47.88500°N 106.85583°W / 47.88500; -106.85583 (Maverick Reservoir), el. 2,323 feet (708 m)
Mc Kee Reservoir, 47°53′17″N 107°20′11″W / 47.88806°N 107.33639°W / 47.88806; -107.33639 (Mc Kee Reservoir), el. 2,572 feet (784 m)
McCuin Reservoir, 48°01′33″N 107°19′20″W / 48.02583°N 107.32222°W / 48.02583; -107.32222 (McCuin Reservoir), el. 2,510 feet (770 m)
McIntyre Reservoir, 48°03′02″N 106°46′16″W / 48.05056°N 106.77111°W / 48.05056; -106.77111 (McIntyre Reservoir), el. 2,270 feet (690 m)
Middle Reservoir, 48°27′48″N 106°25′23″W / 48.46333°N 106.42306°W / 48.46333; -106.42306 (Middle Reservoir), el. 2,661 feet (811 m)
Moccasin Reservoir, 48°05′28″N 107°06′29″W / 48.09111°N 107.10806°W / 48.09111; -107.10806 (Moccasin Reservoir), el. 2,362 feet (720 m)
Mosquito Reservoir, 47°59′54″N 106°58′50″W / 47.99833°N 106.98056°W / 47.99833; -106.98056 (Mosquito Reservoir), el. 2,333 feet (711 m)
Mud Run Reservoir, 48°00′34″N 106°38′09″W / 48.00944°N 106.63583°W / 48.00944; -106.63583 (Mud Run Reservoir), el. 2,231 feet (680 m)
Neil Reservoir, 47°53′52″N 106°46′20″W / 47.89778°N 106.77222°W / 47.89778; -106.77222 (Neil Reservoir), el. 2,411 feet (735 m)
Nelsons Reservoir, 48°44′20″N 107°08′17″W / 48.73889°N 107.13806°W / 48.73889; -107.13806 (Nelsons Reservoir), el. 2,500 feet (760 m)
Newberry Flat Reservoir, 48°34′30″N 106°48′01″W / 48.57500°N 106.80028°W / 48.57500; -106.80028 (Newberry Flat Reservoir), el. 2,762 feet (842 m)
Newton Reservoir, 48°01′09″N 106°39′36″W / 48.01917°N 106.66000°W / 48.01917; -106.66000 (Newton Reservoir), el. 2,165 feet (660 m)
North Beaver Reservoir, 48°07′50″N 107°06′42″W / 48.13056°N 107.11167°W / 48.13056; -107.11167 (North Beaver Reservoir), el. 2,362 feet (720 m)
Ola Reservoir, 48°06′09″N 106°47′14″W / 48.10250°N 106.78722°W / 48.10250; -106.78722 (Ola Reservoir), el. 2,323 feet (708 m)
Old Dog Creek Reservoir, 47°58′51″N 106°45′24″W / 47.98083°N 106.75667°W / 47.98083; -106.75667 (Old Dog Creek Reservoir), el. 2,185 feet (666 m)
Olson Reservoir, 48°00′37″N 106°46′10″W / 48.01028°N 106.76944°W / 48.01028; -106.76944 (Olson Reservoir), el. 2,247 feet (685 m)
Paul Reservoir, 47°55′04″N 106°40′28″W / 47.91778°N 106.67444°W / 47.91778; -106.67444 (Paul Reservoir), el. 2,329 feet (710 m)
Pearson Reservoir, 47°57′49″N 106°51′16″W / 47.96361°N 106.85444°W / 47.96361; -106.85444 (Pearson Reservoir), el. 2,274 feet (693 m)
Pines Reservoir, 47°56′34″N 106°45′25″W / 47.94278°N 106.75694°W / 47.94278; -106.75694 (Pines Reservoir), el. 2,254 feet (687 m)
Pippin Reservoir, 48°12′14″N 107°13′25″W / 48.20389°N 107.22361°W / 48.20389; -107.22361 (Pippin Reservoir), el. 2,484 feet (757 m)
Post Reservoir, 47°51′53″N 106°53′57″W / 47.86472°N 106.89917°W / 47.86472; -106.89917 (Post Reservoir), el. 2,356 feet (718 m)
Prairie Reservoir, 47°51′47″N 106°54′39″W / 47.86306°N 106.91083°W / 47.86306; -106.91083 (Prairie Reservoir), el. 2,382 feet (726 m)
Quick Reservoir, 48°59′11″N 107°10′21″W / 48.98639°N 107.17250°W / 48.98639; -107.17250 (Quick Reservoir), el. 2,904 feet (885 m)
Rain Reservoir, 48°00′18″N 106°48′42″W / 48.00500°N 106.81167°W / 48.00500; -106.81167 (Rain Reservoir), el. 2,274 feet (693 m)
Rain Reservoir, 47°56′36″N 106°48′42″W / 47.94333°N 106.81167°W / 47.94333; -106.81167 (Rain Reservoir), el. 2,221 feet (677 m)
Reservoir Number 14, 48°14′12″N 106°59′50″W / 48.23667°N 106.99722°W / 48.23667; -106.99722 (Reservoir Number 14), el. 2,283 feet (696 m)
Reservoir Number D-Seven, 48°11′20″N 106°46′45″W / 48.18889°N 106.77917°W / 48.18889; -106.77917 (Reservoir Number D-Seven), el. 2,152 feet (656 m)
Reservoir Number Four, 48°28′11″N 106°50′41″W / 48.46972°N 106.84472°W / 48.46972; -106.84472 (Reservoir Number Four), el. 2,507 feet (764 m)
Reservoir Number One Hundred Forty-eight, 48°12′00″N 106°55′23″W / 48.20000°N 106.92306°W / 48.20000; -106.92306, el. 2,342 feet (714 m)
Reservoir Number One Hundred Forty-five, 48°08′52″N 106°47′33″W / 48.14778°N 106.79250°W / 48.14778; -106.79250, el. 2,260 feet (690 m)
Reservoir Number One Hundred Forty-seven, 48°08′15″N 106°50′15″W / 48.13750°N 106.83750°W / 48.13750; -106.83750, el. 2,333 feet (711 m)
Reservoir Number One Hundred Sixty-eight, 48°10′02″N 106°48′16″W / 48.16722°N 106.80444°W / 48.16722; -106.80444, el. 2,182 feet (665 m)
Reservoir Number Twenty-eight, 48°12′06″N 106°51′13″W / 48.20167°N 106.85361°W / 48.20167; -106.85361 (Reservoir Number Twenty-eight), el. 2,290 feet (700 m)
Rinnie Reservoir, 48°02′34″N 107°05′37″W / 48.04278°N 107.09361°W / 48.04278; -107.09361 (Rinnie Reservoir), el. 2,392 feet (729 m)
Road Reservoir, 48°01′22″N 106°42′39″W / 48.02278°N 106.71083°W / 48.02278; -106.71083 (Road Reservoir), el. 2,152 feet (656 m)
Robber Reservoir, 47°53′36″N 106°49′56″W / 47.89333°N 106.83222°W / 47.89333; -106.83222 (Robber Reservoir), el. 2,313 feet (705 m)
Robin Reservoir, 48°03′29″N 106°50′38″W / 48.05806°N 106.84389°W / 48.05806; -106.84389 (Robin Reservoir), el. 2,260 feet (690 m)
Ruby Reservoir, 48°16′11″N 107°06′18″W / 48.26972°N 107.10500°W / 48.26972; -107.10500 (Ruby Reservoir), el. 2,431 feet (741 m)
Ruins Reservoir, 47°56′22″N 107°13′25″W / 47.93944°N 107.22361°W / 47.93944; -107.22361 (Ruins Reservoir), el. 2,644 feet (806 m)
Rustler Reservoir, 47°55′16″N 106°46′43″W / 47.92111°N 106.77861°W / 47.92111; -106.77861 (Rustler Reservoir), el. 2,280 feet (690 m)
Sage Hen Reservoir, 48°04′21″N 106°46′29″W / 48.07250°N 106.77472°W / 48.07250; -106.77472 (Sage Hen Reservoir), el. 2,254 feet (687 m)
Sage Hen Reservoir, 48°05′23″N 106°58′03″W / 48.08972°N 106.96750°W / 48.08972; -106.96750 (Sage Hen Reservoir), el. 2,277 feet (694 m)
Sage Hen Reservoir Number Two, 48°06′35″N 106°49′59″W / 48.10972°N 106.83306°W / 48.10972; -106.83306 (Sage Hen Reservoir Number Two), el. 2,398 feet (731 m)
Salty Glen Reservoir, 47°57′20″N 106°46′28″W / 47.95556°N 106.77444°W / 47.95556; -106.77444 (Salty Glen Reservoir), el. 2,208 feet (673 m)
Script Reservoir, 48°02′18″N 106°57′40″W / 48.03833°N 106.96111°W / 48.03833; -106.96111 (Script Reservoir), el. 2,313 feet (705 m)
Seagull Reservoir, 48°05′15″N 106°45′17″W / 48.08750°N 106.75472°W / 48.08750; -106.75472 (Seagull Reservoir), el. 2,283 feet (696 m)
Seventeen Reservoir, 47°55′26″N 106°51′19″W / 47.92389°N 106.85528°W / 47.92389; -106.85528 (Seventeen Reservoir), el. 2,251 feet (686 m)
Seventh Reservoir, 47°53′18″N 106°48′19″W / 47.88833°N 106.80528°W / 47.88833; -106.80528 (Seventh Reservoir), el. 2,359 feet (719 m)
Short Creek Reservoir, 47°53′34″N 106°56′47″W / 47.89278°N 106.94639°W / 47.89278; -106.94639 (Short Creek Reservoir), el. 2,303 feet (702 m)
Short Creek Reservoir, 47°53′48″N 106°57′08″W / 47.89667°N 106.95222°W / 47.89667; -106.95222 (Short Creek Reservoir), el. 2,320 feet (710 m)
Skeeter Detention Reservoir, 47°56′25″N 106°46′08″W / 47.94028°N 106.76889°W / 47.94028; -106.76889 (Skeeter Detention Reservoir), el. 2,244 feet (684 m)
Skull Reservoir, 47°56′14″N 106°59′41″W / 47.93722°N 106.99472°W / 47.93722; -106.99472 (Skull Reservoir), el. 2,438 feet (743 m)
Snow Blind Reservoir, 47°54′18″N 106°49′31″W / 47.90500°N 106.82528°W / 47.90500; -106.82528 (Snow Blind Reservoir), el. 2,293 feet (699 m)
Somers Reservoir, 48°06′15″N 107°12′05″W / 48.10417°N 107.20139°W / 48.10417; -107.20139 (Somers Reservoir), el. 2,470 feet (750 m)
Soufly Reservoir, 47°51′18″N 106°54′22″W / 47.85500°N 106.90611°W / 47.85500; -106.90611 (Soufly Reservoir), el. 2,405 feet (733 m)
South Beaver Reservoir, 48°01′14″N 106°57′17″W / 48.02056°N 106.95472°W / 48.02056; -106.95472 (South Beaver Reservoir), el. 2,260 feet (690 m)
Stebley Reservoir, 47°49′57″N 106°47′18″W / 47.83250°N 106.78833°W / 47.83250; -106.78833 (Stebley Reservoir), el. 2,467 feet (752 m)
Stockman Reservoir, 47°55′36″N 106°47′52″W / 47.92667°N 106.79778°W / 47.92667; -106.79778 (Stockman Reservoir), el. 2,280 feet (690 m)
Structure Number 143 Reservoir, 48°12′36″N 106°00′02″W / 48.21000°N 106.00056°W / 48.21000; -106.00056 (Structure Number 143 Reservoir), el. 2,487 feet (758 m)
Suburban Reservoir, 47°51′10″N 106°53′25″W / 47.85278°N 106.89028°W / 47.85278; -106.89028 (Suburban Reservoir), el. 2,461 feet (750 m)
Sunfish Reservoir, 48°04′05″N 106°45′45″W / 48.06806°N 106.76250°W / 48.06806; -106.76250 (Sunfish Reservoir), el. 2,228 feet (679 m)
Swift Reservoir, 48°36′35″N 107°03′40″W / 48.60972°N 107.06111°W / 48.60972; -107.06111 (Swift Reservoir), el. 2,687 feet (819 m)
T C Drop Dam Reservoir, 47°59′03″N 106°59′09″W / 47.98417°N 106.98583°W / 47.98417; -106.98583 (T C Drop Dam Reservoir), el. 2,310 feet (700 m)
Target Detention Reservoir, 47°56′03″N 106°47′16″W / 47.93417°N 106.78778°W / 47.93417; -106.78778 (Target Detention Reservoir), el. 2,251 feet (686 m)
Target Reservoir, 48°54′28″N 107°09′14″W / 48.90778°N 107.15389°W / 48.90778; -107.15389 (Target Reservoir), el. 2,733 feet (833 m)
Think Reservoir, 47°52′40″N 106°46′59″W / 47.87778°N 106.78306°W / 47.87778; -106.78306 (Think Reservoir), el. 2,461 feet (750 m)
Three Trees Reservoir, 47°55′21″N 106°57′05″W / 47.92250°N 106.95139°W / 47.92250; -106.95139 (Three Trees Reservoir), el. 2,352 feet (717 m)
Thunderhead Pit Reservoir, 48°04′14″N 106°52′25″W / 48.07056°N 106.87361°W / 48.07056; -106.87361 (Thunderhead Pit Reservoir), el. 2,241 feet (683 m)
Tiger Reservoir, 47°52′20″N 106°51′11″W / 47.87222°N 106.85306°W / 47.87222; -106.85306 (Tiger Reservoir), el. 2,372 feet (723 m)
Timber Reservoir, 48°59′46″N 107°09′38″W / 48.99611°N 107.16056°W / 48.99611; -107.16056 (Timber Reservoir), el. 2,923 feet (891 m)
Time Reservoir, 48°59′30″N 107°08′40″W / 48.99167°N 107.14444°W / 48.99167; -107.14444 (Time Reservoir), el. 2,920 feet (890 m)
Tiney Pit Reservoir, 48°02′35″N 106°48′26″W / 48.04306°N 106.80722°W / 48.04306; -106.80722 (Tiney Pit Reservoir), el. 2,201 feet (671 m)
Tomahawk Detention Reservoir, 48°04′40″N 106°52′48″W / 48.07778°N 106.88000°W / 48.07778; -106.88000 (Tomahawk Detention Reservoir), el. 2,247 feet (685 m)
Trail Reservoir, 48°01′35″N 106°56′19″W / 48.02639°N 106.93861°W / 48.02639; -106.93861 (Trail Reservoir), el. 2,257 feet (688 m)
Trailerhouse Reservoir, 48°08′55″N 107°12′22″W / 48.14861°N 107.20611°W / 48.14861; -107.20611 (Trailerhouse Reservoir), el. 2,438 feet (743 m)
Trapper Reservoir, 48°36′01″N 106°47′42″W / 48.60028°N 106.79500°W / 48.60028; -106.79500 (Trapper Reservoir), el. 2,825 feet (861 m)
Tree Reservoir, 48°02′08″N 106°52′10″W / 48.03556°N 106.86944°W / 48.03556; -106.86944 (Tree Reservoir), el. 2,218 feet (676 m)
Triple Crossing Reservoir, 47°58′47″N 107°07′09″W / 47.97972°N 107.11917°W / 47.97972; -107.11917 (Triple Crossing Reservoir), el. 2,408 feet (734 m)
Trish Reservoir, 48°06′08″N 106°50′19″W / 48.10222°N 106.83861°W / 48.10222; -106.83861 (Trish Reservoir), el. 2,306 feet (703 m)
Tuna Reservoir, 47°57′53″N 106°52′34″W / 47.96472°N 106.87611°W / 47.96472; -106.87611 (Tuna Reservoir), el. 2,293 feet (699 m)
Twin Forks Reservoir, 47°59′58″N 107°06′10″W / 47.99944°N 107.10278°W / 47.99944; -107.10278 (Twin Forks Reservoir), el. 2,398 feet (731 m)
Two Butte Reservoir, 48°08′22″N 106°56′23″W / 48.13944°N 106.93972°W / 48.13944; -106.93972 (Two Butte Reservoir), el. 2,352 feet (717 m)
Two Forks Reservoir, 47°51′10″N 106°54′32″W / 47.85278°N 106.90889°W / 47.85278; -106.90889 (Two Forks Reservoir), el. 2,411 feet (735 m)
Two Reservoir, 47°59′26″N 106°51′24″W / 47.99056°N 106.85667°W / 47.99056; -106.85667 (Two Reservoir), el. 2,313 feet (705 m)
Two Tree Reservoir, 47°55′13″N 106°56′13″W / 47.92028°N 106.93694°W / 47.92028; -106.93694 (Two Tree Reservoir), el. 2,329 feet (710 m)
ULT Reservoir, 47°57′10″N 107°09′15″W / 47.95278°N 107.15417°W / 47.95278; -107.15417 (ULT Reservoir), el. 2,484 feet (757 m)
Uphans Reservoir, 48°06′38″N 106°55′08″W / 48.11056°N 106.91889°W / 48.11056; -106.91889 (Uphans Reservoir), el. 2,342 feet (714 m)
Upper Lone Tree Reservoir, 48°03′24″N 107°11′38″W / 48.05667°N 107.19389°W / 48.05667; -107.19389 (Upper Lone Tree Reservoir), el. 2,552 feet (778 m)
Valley Reservoir, 47°50′45″N 107°00′49″W / 47.84583°N 107.01361°W / 47.84583; -107.01361 (Valley Reservoir), el. 2,444 feet (745 m)
Vic Reservoir, 47°56′40″N 106°42′30″W / 47.94444°N 106.70833°W / 47.94444; -106.70833 (Vic Reservoir), el. 2,379 feet (725 m)
VR 33 Reservoir, 47°54′47″N 106°37′55″W / 47.91306°N 106.63194°W / 47.91306; -106.63194 (VR 33 Reservoir), el. 2,461 feet (750 m)
VR 44 Reservoir, 47°54′07″N 106°42′03″W / 47.90194°N 106.70083°W / 47.90194; -106.70083 (VR 44 Reservoir), el. 2,418 feet (737 m)
VR 78 Reservoir, 47°59′41″N 106°38′10″W / 47.99472°N 106.63611°W / 47.99472; -106.63611 (VR 78 Reservoir), el. 2,388 feet (728 m)
VR-105 Reservoir, 48°03′37″N 106°44′45″W / 48.06028°N 106.74583°W / 48.06028; -106.74583 (VR-105 Reservoir), el. 2,228 feet (679 m)
VR-167 Reservoir, 48°06′38″N 106°50′01″W / 48.11056°N 106.83361°W / 48.11056; -106.83361 (VR-167 Reservoir), el. 2,402 feet (732 m)
VR-2 Reservoir, 48°09′45″N 107°02′41″W / 48.16250°N 107.04472°W / 48.16250; -107.04472 (VR-2 Reservoir), el. 2,323 feet (708 m)
VR-80 Reservoir, 48°29′32″N 106°57′44″W / 48.49222°N 106.96222°W / 48.49222; -106.96222 (VR-80 Reservoir), el. 2,372 feet (723 m)
Wagon Top Reservoir, 48°12′52″N 106°58′03″W / 48.21444°N 106.96750°W / 48.21444; -106.96750 (Wagon Top Reservoir), el. 2,372 feet (723 m)
Waste Reservoir, 48°34′13″N 106°54′52″W / 48.57028°N 106.91444°W / 48.57028; -106.91444 (Waste Reservoir), el. 2,500 feet (760 m)
White Rock Reservoir, 47°54′59″N 106°54′58″W / 47.91639°N 106.91611°W / 47.91639; -106.91611 (White Rock Reservoir), el. 2,326 feet (709 m)
Whitetail Reservoir, 47°57′22″N 107°07′04″W / 47.95611°N 107.11778°W / 47.95611; -107.11778 (Whitetail Reservoir), el. 2,444 feet (745 m)
Wilderness Reservoir, 47°58′47″N 106°50′20″W / 47.97972°N 106.83889°W / 47.97972; -106.83889 (Wilderness Reservoir), el. 2,323 feet (708 m)
Wilderness Reservoir, 48°00′57″N 106°51′30″W / 48.01583°N 106.85833°W / 48.01583; -106.85833 (Wilderness Reservoir), el. 2,382 feet (726 m)
Willow Bunch Reservoir, 47°59′35″N 107°04′24″W / 47.99306°N 107.07333°W / 47.99306; -107.07333 (Willow Bunch Reservoir), el. 2,365 feet (721 m)
Willow Creek Flat Reservoir, 47°58′49″N 106°42′56″W / 47.98028°N 106.71556°W / 47.98028; -106.71556 (Willow Creek Flat Reservoir), el. 2,208 feet (673 m)
Willow Flat Reservoir, 47°59′14″N 106°42′08″W / 47.98722°N 106.70222°W / 47.98722; -106.70222 (Willow Flat Reservoir), el. 2,195 feet (669 m)
Wilson Reservoir, 48°05′39″N 106°48′04″W / 48.09417°N 106.80111°W / 48.09417; -106.80111 (Wilson Reservoir), el. 2,365 feet (721 m)
Winter Day Reservoir, 47°59′33″N 106°52′07″W / 47.99250°N 106.86861°W / 47.99250; -106.86861 (Winter Day Reservoir), el. 2,342 feet (714 m)
York Reservoir, 48°36′56″N 107°05′17″W / 48.61556°N 107.08806°W / 48.61556; -107.08806 (York Reservoir), el. 2,648 feet (807 m)
Your Name Reservoir, 47°55′50″N 106°57′23″W / 47.93056°N 106.95639°W / 47.93056; -106.95639 (Your Name Reservoir), el. 2,369 feet (722 m)