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

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Alabama and List of dams and reservoirs in Alabama.

See also the categories Lakes of Alabama and Reservoirs in Alabama

Alaska

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Alaska and List of dams and reservoirs in Alaska.

See also the categories Lakes of Alaska and Reservoirs in Alaska

Arizona

Main listings: List of lakes of Arizona and List of dams and reservoirs in Arizona

See also the categories Lakes of Arizona and Reservoirs in Arizona

Arkansas

Main listings: List of lakes of Arkansas and List of dams and reservoirs in Arkansas

See also the categories Lakes of Arkansas and Reservoirs in Arkansas

California

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of California and List of dams and reservoirs in California.

See also the categories Lakes of California and Reservoirs in California

Colorado

Main listings: List of lakes of Colorado and List of dams and reservoirs in Colorado

See also the categories Lakes of Colorado and Reservoirs in Colorado

Connecticut

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Connecticut

See also the categories Lakes of Connecticut and Reservoirs in Connecticut

Delaware

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Delaware

See also the categories Lakes of Delaware and Reservoirs in Delaware

Florida

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Florida

See also the categories Lakes of Florida and Reservoirs in Florida

Georgia

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Georgia (U.S. state)

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

Hawaii

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Hawaii

See also the categories Lakes of Hawaii and Reservoirs in Hawaii

Idaho

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Idaho, List of lakes of the Sawtooth Mountains (Idaho), and List of lakes of the White Cloud Mountains

See also the categories Lakes of Idaho and Reservoirs in Idaho

Illinois

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Illinois and List of dams and reservoirs in Illinois.

See also the categories Lakes of Illinois and Reservoirs in Illinois

Indiana

Main listings: List of lakes of Indiana and List of dams and reservoirs in Indiana

See also the categories Lakes of Indiana and Reservoirs in Indiana

Iowa

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Iowa

See also the categories Lakes of Iowa and Reservoirs in Iowa

Kansas

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes, reservoirs, and dams in Kansas.

See also the categories Lakes of Kansas and Reservoirs in Kansas

Kentucky

Main listings: List of lakes of Kentucky and List of dams and reservoirs in Kentucky

See also the categories Lakes of Kentucky and Reservoirs in Kentucky

Louisiana

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Louisiana

See also the categories Lakes of Louisiana and Reservoirs in Louisiana

Maine

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Maine and List of dams and reservoirs in Maine.

See also the categories Lakes of Maine and Reservoirs in Maine

Maryland

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Maryland

See also: Category:Reservoirs in Maryland

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

Massachusetts

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Massachusetts

See also the categories Lakes of Massachusetts and Reservoirs in Massachusetts

Michigan

Main listings: List of lakes of Michigan and List of dams and reservoirs in Michigan

See also the categories Lakes of Michigan and Reservoirs in Michigan

Minnesota

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Minnesota and List of dams and reservoirs in Minnesota.

See also the categories Lakes of Minnesota and Reservoirs in Minnesota

Mississippi

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Mississippi

See also the categories Lakes of Mississippi and Reservoirs in Mississippi

Missouri

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Missouri

See also the categories Lakes of Missouri and Reservoirs in Missouri

Montana

Main listings: List of lakes of Montana and List of dams and reservoirs in Montana

See also the categories Lakes of Montana and Reservoirs in Montana

Nebraska

Main listings: List of lakes of Nebraska and List of dams and reservoirs in Nebraska

See also the categories Lakes of Nebraska and Reservoirs in Nebraska

Nevada

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Nevada

See also the categories Lakes of Nevada and Reservoirs in Nevada

New Hampshire

Main listings: List of lakes of New Hampshire and List of dams and reservoirs in New Hampshire

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

New Jersey

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in New Jersey

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

New Mexico

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in New Mexico

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

New York

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of New York and List of dams and reservoirs in New York.

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

North Carolina

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in North Carolina

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

North Dakota

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in North Dakota

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

Ohio

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Ohio and List of dams and reservoirs in Ohio.

See also the categories Lakes of Ohio and Reservoirs in Ohio

Oklahoma

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Oklahoma and List of dams and reservoirs in Oklahoma.

See also the categories Lakes of Oklahoma and Reservoirs in Oklahoma

Oregon

Main listings: List of lakes of Oregon and List of dams and reservoirs in Oregon

See also the categories Lakes of Oregon and Reservoirs in Oregon

Pennsylvania

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Pennsylvania and List of dams and reservoirs in Pennsylvania.

See also the categories Lakes of Pennsylvania and Reservoirs in Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

Main listings: List of lakes of Rhode Island and List of dams and reservoirs in Rhode Island

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

South Carolina

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of South Carolina and List of dams and reservoirs in South Carolina.

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

South Dakota

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of South Dakota and List of dams and reservoirs in South Dakota.

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

Former Lakes of South Dakota

Tennessee

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Tennessee

See also the categories Lakes of Tennessee and Reservoirs in Tennessee

Texas

Main listings: List of lakes of Texas and List of dams and reservoirs in Texas

See also the categories Lakes of Texas and Reservoirs in Texas

Utah

See also: List of dams and reservoirs in Utah

See also the categories Lakes of Utah and Reservoirs in Utah

Vermont

Main listings: List of lakes of Vermont and List of dams and reservoirs in Vermont

See also the categories Lakes of Vermont and Reservoirs in Vermont

Virginia

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Virginia and List of dams and reservoirs in Virginia.

See also the categories Lakes of Virginia and Reservoirs in Virginia

Washington

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Washington and List of dams and reservoirs in Washington.

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

West Virginia

Main listings: List of lakes of West Virginia and List of dams and reservoirs in West Virginia

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

Wisconsin

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Wisconsin and List of dams and reservoirs in Wisconsin.

See also the categories Lakes of Wisconsin and Reservoirs in Wisconsin

Wyoming

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of Wyoming and List of dams and reservoirs in Wyoming.

See also the categories Lakes of Wyoming and Reservoirs in Wyoming

Other areas

American Samoa

Main listing: List of lakes of American Samoa

See also: Category:American Samoa

District of Columbia

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of the Washington D.C. area and List of dams and reservoirs in the Washington D.C. area.

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

Guam

Main listings: List of lakes of Guam and List of dams and reservoirs in Guam

See also: Category:Lakes of Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

For a more comprehensive list, see List of lakes of the Northern Mariana Islands.

See also: Category:Lakes of the Northern Mariana Islands

Puerto Rico

Main listings: List of lakes of Puerto Rico and List of dams and reservoirs in Puerto Rico

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

See also

References

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  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
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  25. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: List of lakes of the United States
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