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List of largest reservoirs in Wyoming. The following is a list of the fourteen reservoirs, in the United States state of Wyoming, that contain at least 40,000 acre-feet (49 million cubic meters) when at full capacity. In addition to in-stream reservoirs, the list includes enhanced natural lakes, notably Jackson Lake.
Name Location Coordinates Amphitheater Lake: Grand Teton National Park, Teton County: 1]: Lake Alice: Lincoln County: Bradley Lake: Grand Teton National Park, Teton County: Dudley Lake: Grand Teton National Park, Teton County: 2]: Emma Matilda Lake: Grand Teton National Park, Teton County: Flaming Gorge Reservoir: Sweetwater County: Fremont Lake: Sublette County: Jackson Lake: Grand Teton ...
Location: Grand Teton National Park, Teton County, Wyoming, US: Coordinates: 1]: Type: Moraine-dammed lake and dam: Primary inflows: Snake River: Primary outflows: Snake River: Basin countries: United States: Max. length: 15 mi (24 km): Max. width: 7 mi (11 km): Surface area: 25,540 acres (10,340 ha) [2]: Max. depth: 438 ft (134 m): Surface elevation: 6,772 ft (2,064 m): Islands: Over 15 ...
1929 U.S.G.S. Map of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming - Geographicus - GrandTeton-USGS-1929 [a]. At its formation in 1929, Grand Teton National Park encompassed just six main lakes at the foot of the park's major peaks, but with the expansion of the park there are now 44 named lakes [1] within the boundary, and countless smaller unnamed lakes and ponds.
207,363 acres (839.17 km 2) Established. October 1, 1968. Governing body. United States Forest Service. Website. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is a United States national recreation area in Wyoming and Utah. [1] Its centerpiece is the 91 miles (146 km) long Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Jenny Lake. Jenny Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. [3] The lake was formed approximately 12,000 years ago by glaciers pushing rock debris which carved Cascade Canyon during the last glacial maximum, forming a terminal moraine which now impounds the lake. The lake is estimated to be 256 feet (78 m) deep ...
The lake extends 71 miles (114 km) through Wyoming and Montana, 55 miles (89 km) of which lie within the national recreation area. [3] The lake provides recreational boating, fishing, water skiing, kayaking, and birding opportunities to visitors. About one third of the park unit is located on the Crow Indian Reservation. [4]
Lake De Smet is a lake located in Johnson County, Wyoming.It services Johnson County with water for industrial, agricultural, and municipal uses. With a maximum depth of 120 feet, and a capacity of 234,897 acre feet, Johnson County is responsible for 68.27% of its annual maintenance and operation costs, while the state of Wyoming covers the other 31.73%.