List of lakes of Van Buren County, Arkansas facts for kids
Van Buren County, Arkansas, is a place filled with interesting water bodies! While it doesn't have many natural lakes, it's home to at least 10 important reservoirs. These reservoirs are like big, human-made lakes. They are super important for people and wildlife in the area.
Lakes and Reservoirs in Van Buren County
You might think of lakes as natural bodies of water. However, the United States Geological Survey tells us that Van Buren County doesn't have any large, named natural lakes. Instead, this county has many useful reservoirs.
What is a reservoir? A reservoir is a large artificial lake. It is created by building a dam across a river or stream. Reservoirs are built for many reasons. They can store water for drinking, help control floods, or even create electricity. They also provide fun places for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities!
Here are some of the main reservoirs you can find in Van Buren County:
- B B Ranch Lake, located at 35°27′24″N 092°26′14″W / 35.45667°N 92.43722°W, sits at about 1,007 feet (307 m) above sea level.
- Brock Creek Lake, located at 35°29′35″N 092°48′16″W / 35.49306°N 92.80444°W, sits at about 784 feet (239 m) above sea level.
- Brock Creek Lake, located at 35°29′06″N 092°48′07″W / 35.48500°N 92.80194°W, sits at about 781 feet (238 m) above sea level.
- Choctaw Lake, located at 35°32′54″N 092°26′55″W / 35.54833°N 92.44861°W, sits at about 738 feet (225 m) above sea level.
- Clinton Lake, located at 35°35′30″N 092°26′09″W / 35.59167°N 92.43583°W, sits at about 541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
- Driver Creek Lake, located at 35°28′06″N 092°43′50″W / 35.46833°N 92.73056°W, sits at about 623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
- East Fork Point Remove Site One Reservoir, located at 35°27′54″N 092°33′49″W / 35.46500°N 92.56361°W, sits at about 666 feet (203 m) above sea level.
- East Fork Point Remove Site Two Reservoir, located at 35°28′00″N 092°34′01″W / 35.46667°N 92.56694°W, sits at about 574 feet (175 m) above sea level.
- Jackson Lake, located at 35°38′42″N 092°34′49″W / 35.64500°N 92.58028°W, sits at about 1,463 feet (446 m) above sea level.
- West Fork Point Remove Creek Site One Reservoir, located at 35°28′53″N 092°39′31″W / 35.48139°N 92.65861°W, sits at about 646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
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