Newest reservoirs in Arkansas
The year that a reservoir was first filled to the reservoir’s normal elevation – or the year that a natural lake was first dammed – is the determining factor in the age of the body of water. A large reservoir can take more than a year to fill after its dam is first closed. You can find many of the the world’s newest reservoirs on LakeLubbers in the comparison table below. Many of the world’s oldest reservoirs appear on the last page of that list. Note: For some lakes, the completion year data is unknown, so you may see fewer lakes than the total 37 articles we have published for Arkansas lakes.Thinking about booking a Arkansas lake vacation home rental, cabin or hotel?
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Below are lakes within USA > US South Region > Arkansas > Compared by newest (youngest) reservoirs and the year it was completed. This list does not represent all lakes in Arkansas, only the 37 Arkansas lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name | Completion year | Lake description |
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Lake Ouachita, AR (Arkansas, Ouachitas Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
1953 | 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 … |
Bull Shoals Lake, AR/MO (Arkansas, Missouri, Ozarks Region, AR, Southwest Missouri, US Midwest Region, US South Region, USA) |
1951 | 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 Conway, AR (Arkansas, Central Arkansas, US South Region, USA) |
1951 | Lake Conway, located three miles south of the town of Conway in the Central Region of Arkansas, is the largest recreational lake ever constructed by a … |
Lake Greeson, AR (Arkansas, Ouachitas Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
1950 | 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 … |
Norfork Lake, AR/MO (Arkansas, Missouri, Ozarks Region, AR, Southwest Missouri, US Midwest Region, US South Region, USA) |
1944 | Locals describe Norfork Lake as “unspoiled, uncrowded, and unforgettable.” It is an apt description for this beautiful lake hidden in the Ozark Region … |
Peckerwood Lake, AR (Arkansas, Delta Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
1942 | Also known as Peckerwood Reservoir Peckerwood Lake is a 4,000-acre private lake in Prairie County, Arkansas. The lake was formed in 1942 by a dam constructed on the Big La Grue Bayou fo … |
Nimrod Lake, AR (Arkansas, Ouachitas Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
1942 | Also known as Lake Nimrod Arkansas’s State Scenic 7 Byway travels from the timberlands in southern Arkansas at the old oil boom town of El Dorado, and ascends through the mount … |
Lake Hamilton, AR (Arkansas, Ouachitas Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
1932 | 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 … |
Lake Catherine, AR (Arkansas, Ouachitas Region, AR, US South Region, USA) |
1925 | With 1,940 surface acres, Lake Catherine is a relatively small lake, but it has big recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and anglers alike … |