Mountain Island Lake, a unique and picturesque body of water northwest of Charlotte, North Carolina, was created in 1924 alongside the construction of the Mountain Island Hydroelectric Station. Its name is derived from the mountain that appears as an island within the lake, a feature that sets it apart. The lake’s shape follows the meander … Read more
Lake Ouderkerk, or Ouderkerkerplas, graces the Amsterdam’ Green Belt’ of Amstelland with its shimmering presence. This artificial lake was created during sand extraction for highway construction on one of the renowned polders of North Holland. The process resulted in a 140-foot-deep sand pit, making it one of the deepest lakes in the Netherlands. Although it … Read more
In the heart of Florida’s Panhandle East region lies the remarkable Lake Jackson, a 4,500-acre gem famed for its trophy largemouth bass. Anglers from the South flock to this lake, drawn by its promise of plentiful catches. Yet, what truly sets Lake Jackson apart is its mysterious habit of ‘disappearing’ roughly every 25 years. This … Read more
Brantley Lake, a reservoir on the Pecos River, is located within Brantley Lake State Park, approximately 12 miles north of Carlsbad, New Mexico. The lake was created by the construction of Brantley Dam in the 1980s, which replaced the old McMillan Dam. The primary purposes of the Brantley Project by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation … Read more
Pristine gems in a rugged landscape, the nearly 30 lakes in Acadia National Park sparkle in the valleys and hollows gouged by ancient glaciers. Located in Maine’s Downeast and Acadia region, these lakes, classified as ‘great ponds’ by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries, include Long Pond, Eagle Lake, Seal Cove Lake, Echo Lake, Jordan … Read more
Lake Macbride, located in east central Iowa, is a premier destination for outdoor recreation. Initially recommended in 1932, the lake was developed with a $50,000 federal grant and labor from the Civilian Conservation Corps. Opened in 1937, the lake originally covered 200 acres. However, the construction of the Coralville Dam and Reservoir in the late … Read more
A tranquil reservoir formed by the construction of the Lake Alpine Dam across Silver Creek, Lake Alpine lies tucked away in the High Sierra mountains of California. As part of the Upper Utica Project, this charming lake is overseen by the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) and functions as a basin for storage and water … Read more
Nimpkish Lake is a serene body of water located on the northern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It has a surface area of 37 square kilometers, an average depth of 161 meters, and a maximum depth of 320 meters. The Namgis First Nation has a historical relationship with the region and has … Read more
Located in Bali’s central highlands, the unusual twin crater lakes of Lake Buyan and Lake Tamblingan were created inside the caldera of the dormant Bedugul volcano. These lakes, once a single body of water until a landslide in 1800, are now separated by a narrow land bridge less than a mile wide. Perched at an … Read more
Lookout Shoals Lake is a picturesque reservoir in North Carolina’s Piedmont region, known as Lake Lookout to its residents. The 1,300-acre lake was created along the Catawba River between Lake Hickory and Lake Norman primarily for hydropower generation but has since become a cherished location for lakefront living and recreation. The reservoir features a long, … Read more