List of lakes in Fallon County, Montana
Encyclopedia
There are at least 6 named lake
s and reservoir
s in Fallon County, Montana
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Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
s and reservoir
Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
s in Fallon County, Montana
Fallon County, Montana
Fallon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2010, the population was 2,890. Its county seat is Baker.Fallon County was created in 1913 after being carved out of Custer County. The name comes from Benjamin O'Fallon, a nephew of Captain William Clark and an Indian agent...
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Lakes
- Lake Baker, 46°21′57"N 104°16′38"W, el. 2930 feet (893.1 m)
Reservoirs
- Buffalo Reservoir, 46°15′57"N 104°09′19"W, el. 3025 feet (922 m)
- Lake Baker, 46°22′06"N 104°16′20"W, el. 2963 feet (903.1 m)
- Rush Hall Reservoir, 46°35′54"N 104°16′30"W, el. 3002 feet (915 m)
- South Sandstone Reservoir, 46°20′20"N 104°28′41"W, el. 2861 feet (872 m)
- Sportsman Pond, 46°09′59"N 104°23′34"W, el. 3287 feet (1,001.9 m)