Largest lakes & reservoirs in Arkansas by acres
There is no widely-accepted minimum surface area that defines a lake. What LakeLubbers describes as a lake, you might call a pond. Acreage of a lake (or sometimes square kilometers) is most often measured at the top surface area when the lake is at normal elevation. The surface area can be considerably smaller or larger when lake levels are lower or higher than normal. North America’s Lake Superior is the world’s largest freshwater lake by this measure.The other measure of a lake’s size is the lake’s water volume. By that measure, the world’s largest freshwater lake is Lake Baikal in Siberia.
You can find many of the world’s largest lakes (acres) on LakeLubbers in the comparison table below. Note: For some lakes, "Largest Lakes - Acres" data is unknown or does not apply, so you may see fewer lakes than the total 37 articles we have published for Arkansas lakes.
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Below are lakes within USA > US South Region > Arkansas > Compared by surface area in acres. This list does not represent all lakes in Arkansas, only the 37 Arkansas lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name  |
Surface area in acres |
Lake description |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Shoals Lake, AR/MO (Arkansas, Missouri, Ozarks Region, AR, Southwest Missouri, US Midwest Region, US South Region, USA) |
45,440 ac | Tucked in the Ozark Mountains, Bull Shoals Lake offers year round opportunities for relaxation and recreation. With over 45,000 surface acres of water … |
| Table Rock Lake, AR/MO (Arkansas, Missouri, Ozarks Region, AR, Southwest Missouri, US Midwest Region, US South Region, USA) |
43,100 ac | Branson, Missouri has the saying “Someone you love is playing here.” When you visit nearby Table Rock Lake, the person playing is sure to be you. With … |
| Lake Ouachita, AR (Arkansas, Ouachitas Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
40,100 ac | Also known as Blakely Mountain Dam Reservoir Lake Ouachita is completely surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest. It’s the largest lake located entirely within the state of Arkansas. More than … |
| Lake Dardanelle, AR (Arkansas, River Valley Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
34,300 ac | Also known as Dardanelle Lake Lake Dardanelle stretches out over more than 34,000 acres in the River Valley region of northwest Arkansas, sandwiched between the Ozark Mountains to … |
| Greers Ferry Lake, AR (Arkansas, Ozarks Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
31,500 ac | People who love the outdoors will love Greers Ferry Lake. The lake offers ample opportunities for hiking, biking, boating, hunting, and world class fi … |
| Millwood Lake, AR (Arkansas, Timberlands Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
29,500 ac | Also known as Lake Millwood Millwood Lake is massive. It boasts 29,500 shallow surface acres, waters in which multitudes of fish thrive, giving the lake its glorious reputation a … |
| Beaver Lake, AR (Arkansas, Ozarks Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
28,200 ac | Majestic limestone bluffs, hidden natural caves, and beautiful crystal clear water combine to make Beaver Lake an outdoor enthusiast’s playground. Add … |
| Norfork Lake, AR/MO (Arkansas, Missouri, Ozarks Region, AR, Southwest Missouri, US Midwest Region, US South Region, USA) |
22,000 ac | Locals describe Norfork Lake as “unspoiled, uncrowded, and unforgettable.” It is an apt description for this beautiful lake hidden in the Ozark Region … |
| Felsenthal Lock and Dam, AR/LA (Arkansas, Louisiana, Sportsman's Paradise Region, LA, Timberlands Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
15,000 ac | Also known as Lack Jack Lee The Felsenthal Lock and Dam, also known as Lake Jack Lee, is located in South Central Arkansas at the confluence of the Ouachita and Saline Rivers. A … |
| DeGray Lake, AR (Arkansas, Ouachitas Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
13,400 ac | DeGray Lake is nestled in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, in an area logically known as the Ouachita Mountain Region of Arkansas. This sectio … |
| Ozark Lake, AR (Arkansas, River Valley Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
10,600 ac | Formed by the completion of the Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock and Dam and Powerhouse in 1969, Ozark Lake is a 10,600-acre lake located between the Ozark and … |
| Lake Maumelle, AR (Arkansas, Central Arkansas, US South Region, USA) |
8,900 ac | With 70 miles of mostly wooded shoreline, Lake Maumelle is a nature lover’s paradise. Lake Maumelle is located in the Central Arkansas Region about 12 … |