Largest lakes & reservoirs in Arkansas by water volume
This is a comparison for lakes within USA > South > Arkansas > - Compared by Largest Lakes - Water Volume in acre-foot.For some lakes, "Largest Lakes - Water Volume" is unknown or does not apply, so this table may display fewer lakes than the total 37 articles we have published for Arkansas lakes.
Note: In the United States, an acre foot is a unit of volume used to refer to large-scale bodies of water. It is defined by the volume of water needed to cover 1 acre of surface area to a depth of 1 foot.
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Lake name ![]() |
Water vol. in ac-ft ![]() |
Lake description |
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Bull Shoals Lake (Arkansas, Midwest, Missouri, Ozarks, South, Southwest, USA) |
3,400,000 ac-ft | Tucked in the Ozark Mountains, Bull Shoals Lake offers year round opportunities for relaxation and recreation. With over 45,000 surface acres of water… |
Lake Ouachita (Arkansas, Ouachitas, South, USA) |
2,768,000 ac-ft | (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… |
Table Rock Lake (Arkansas, Midwest, Missouri, Ozarks, South, Southwest, USA) |
2,702,000 ac-ft | 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… |
Greers Ferry Lake (Arkansas, Ozarks, South, USA) |
1,910,000 ac-ft | People who love the outdoors will love Greers Ferry Lake. The lake offers ample opportunities for hiking, biking, boating, hunting, and world class fi… |
Norfork Lake (Arkansas, Midwest, Missouri, Ozarks, South, Southwest, USA) |
1,900,000 ac-ft | Locals describe Norfork Lake as “unspoiled, uncrowded, and unforgettable.” It is an apt description for this beautiful lake hidden in the Ozark Region… |
DeGray Lake (Arkansas, Ouachitas, South, USA) |
1,377,000 ac-ft | 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… |
Beaver Lake AR (Arkansas, Ozarks, South, USA) |
1,200,000 ac-ft | Majestic limestone bluffs, hidden natural caves, and beautiful crystal clear water combine to make Beaver Lake an outdoor enthusiast’s playground. Add… |
Lake Dardanelle (Arkansas, River Valley, South, USA) |
486,200 ac-ft | (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… |
Lake Greeson (Arkansas, Ouachitas, South, USA) |
279,700 ac-ft | Southwest of Little Rock, Arkansas in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, lies a hidden mountain treasure. Lake Greeson is one of the oldest rese… |
Lake Hamilton (Arkansas, Ouachitas, South, USA) |
183,160 ac-ft | Located on the southern edge of Hot Springs, Lake Hamilton is a premier vacation destination. This beautiful lake was formed in 1932 with the construc… |
Ozark Lake (Arkansas, River Valley, South, USA) |
148,400 ac-ft | 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 Catherine (Arkansas, Ouachitas, South, USA) |
36,700 ac-ft | With 1,940 surface acres, Lake Catherine is a relatively small lake, but it has big recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and anglers alike… |