List of lakes of the United States

This is a list of lakes (including reservoirs) in the United States, grouped by state. Swimming, fishing, and/or boating are permitted in some of these lakes, but not all.

By state

Alabama

See also the categories Lakes of Alabama and Reservoirs in Alabama
  • Edgewood Lake

Alaska

See also the categories Lakes of Alaska and Reservoirs in Alaska
  • Agiak Lagoon
  • Nelson Lake

Arizona

See also the categories Lakes of Arizona and Reservoirs in Arizona

Arkansas

See also the categories Lakes of Arkansas and Reservoirs in Arkansas

California

See also the categories Lakes of California and Reservoirs in California

Colorado

See also the categories Lakes of Colorado and Reservoirs in Colorado

Connecticut

See also the categories Lakes of Connecticut and Reservoirs in Connecticut

Delaware

See also the categories Lakes of Delaware and Reservoirs in Delaware

Florida

See also the categories Lakes of Florida and Reservoirs in Florida

Georgia

See also the categories Lakes of Georgia (U.S. state) and Reservoirs in Georgia (U.S. state)

Hawaii

See also the categories Lakes of Hawaii and Reservoirs in Hawaii

Idaho

See also the categories Lakes of Idaho and Reservoirs in Idaho

Illinois

See also the categories Lakes of Illinois and Reservoirs in Illinois

Indiana

See also the categories Lakes of Indiana and Reservoirs in Indiana

Iowa

See also the categories Lakes of Iowa and Reservoirs in Iowa

Kansas

See also the categories Lakes of Kansas and Reservoirs in Kansas

Kentucky

See also the categories Lakes of Kentucky and Reservoirs in Kentucky

Louisiana

See also the categories Lakes of Louisiana and Reservoirs in Louisiana

Maine

See also the categories Lakes of Maine and Reservoirs in Maine

Maryland

See also: Category:Reservoirs in Maryland

Most lakes in the state today were constructed, mostly through dam construction.[20]

Massachusetts

See also the categories Lakes of Massachusetts and Reservoirs in Massachusetts

Michigan

See also the categories Lakes of Michigan and Reservoirs in Michigan

Minnesota

See also the categories Lakes of Minnesota and Reservoirs in Minnesota

Mississippi

See also the categories Lakes of Mississippi and Reservoirs in Mississippi

Missouri

See also the categories Lakes of Missouri and Reservoirs in Missouri

Montana

See also the categories Lakes of Montana and Reservoirs in Montana

Nebraska

See also the categories Lakes of Nebraska and Reservoirs in Nebraska

Nevada

See also the categories Lakes of Nevada and Reservoirs in Nevada

New Hampshire

See also the categories Lakes of New Hampshire and Reservoirs in New Hampshire

New Jersey

See also the categories Lakes of New Jersey and Reservoirs in New Jersey

New Mexico

See also the categories Lakes of New Mexico and Reservoirs in New Mexico

New York

See also the categories Lakes of New York (state) and Reservoirs in New York (state)

North Carolina

See also the categories Lakes of North Carolina and Reservoirs in North Carolina

North Dakota

See also the categories Lakes of North Dakota and Reservoirs in North Dakota

Ohio

See also the categories Lakes of Ohio and Reservoirs in Ohio

Oklahoma

See also the categories Lakes of Oklahoma and Reservoirs in Oklahoma

Oregon

See also the categories Lakes of Oregon and Reservoirs in Oregon

Pennsylvania

See also the categories Lakes of Pennsylvania and Reservoirs in Pennsylvania
  • Fairview Lake

Rhode Island

See also the categories Lakes of Rhode Island and Reservoirs in Rhode Island

South Carolina

See also the categories Lakes of South Carolina and Reservoirs in South Carolina

South Dakota

See also the categories Lakes of South Dakota and Reservoirs in South Dakota

Former Lakes of South Dakota

  • Simpson Lake (South Dakota)

Tennessee

See also the categories Lakes of Tennessee and Reservoirs in Tennessee

Texas

See also the categories Lakes of Texas and Reservoirs in Texas

Utah

See also the categories Lakes of Utah and Reservoirs in Utah

Vermont

See also the categories Lakes of Vermont and Reservoirs in Vermont

Virginia

See also the categories Lakes of Virginia and Reservoirs in Virginia

Washington

See also the categories Lakes of Washington (state) and Reservoirs in Washington (state)

West Virginia

See also the categories Lakes of West Virginia and Reservoirs in West Virginia

Wisconsin

See also the categories Lakes of Wisconsin and Reservoirs in Wisconsin

Wyoming

See also the categories Lakes of Wyoming and Reservoirs in Wyoming

Other areas

American Samoa

District of Columbia

See also the categories Lakes of Washington, D.C. and Reservoirs in Washington, D.C.

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

Puerto Rico

See also the categories Lakes of Puerto Rico and Reservoirs in Puerto Rico

See also

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References

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  2. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Salt Lake". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  3. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Alieiki Lake". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  4. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Green Lake". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  5. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Wai a Pele". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  6. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Halalii Lake". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  7. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Halulu Lake". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  8. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Ka Loko Reservoir". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  9. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Kealia Pond". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  10. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Loe Lake". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  11. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Loko Paakai". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  12. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Meyer Lake". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  13. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Nonopapa Lake". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  14. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Violet Lake". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  15. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Lake Waiau". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  16. ^ Lloyd J. Soehren (2010). "lookup of Lake Wilson". in Hawaiian Place Names. Ulukau, the Hawaiian Electronic Library. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
  17. ^ "Brush Lake". idfg.idaho.gov. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  18. ^ Black Bayou Reservoir (Louisiana)- Retrieved 2017-11-22
  19. ^ John K. Kelly-Grand Bayou Reservoir in Red River Parish, Louisiana- Retrieved 2017-11-22
  20. ^ Maryland.gov, "Maryland at a glance." Accessed December 3, 2018.
  21. ^ "Oxbow Nature Preserve Visitor's Guide" (PDF). The Nature Conservancy. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  22. ^ Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks Department. Oxbow Lake Natural Area [1], retrieved January 13, 2021
  23. ^ "Greenwater Pond". Massachusetts Paddler. April 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  24. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: List of lakes of the United States
  25. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: List of lakes of the United States
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