Newest reservoirs in Southern Savanna Region, WI

The year that a reservoir was first filled to the reservoir’s normal elevation – or the year that a natural lake was first dammed – is the determining factor in the age of the body of water. A large reservoir can take more than a year to fill after its dam is first closed. You can find many of the the world’s newest reservoirs on LakeLubbers in the comparison table below. Many of the world’s oldest reservoirs appear on the last page of that list. Note: For some lakes, the completion year data is unknown, so you may see fewer lakes than the total 24 articles we have published for Southern Savanna Region, WI lakes.

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Below are lakes within USA > US Midwest Region > Wisconsin > Southern Savanna Region, WI > Compared by newest (youngest) reservoirs and the year it was completed. This list does not represent all lakes in Southern Savanna Region, WI, only the 24 Southern Savanna Region, WI lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.

Lake name Completion year Lake description
Lake Geneva, WI
(Southern Savanna Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin)
2003 Also known as Geneva Lake

A laid-back atmosphere mixed with amazing activities make astoundingly beautiful Lake Geneva one of the most perfect relaxation and recreation destina…

Lake Sinissippi, WI
(Southern Savanna Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin)
1939 Also known as Sinissippi Lake

Located in Dodge County just north of Hustisford in the midst of Wisconsin farmland, Sinissippi Lake is a beautiful pastoral escape. Surrounded by gen…

Lake Delton, WI
(Southern Savanna Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin)
1927

Lake Delton, whose name is derived from the French word Dalles meaning gorge, is one of the Midwest’s most popular vacation areas. Along with the near…

Lake Wisconsin, WI
(Southern Savanna Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin)
1924

The bald eagle soars overhead its flight following the path of the Wisconsin River below. The river winds across the bottom of the state swelling grad…

Lake Mendota, WI
(Southern Savanna Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin)
1847 Also known as Yahara Chain of Lakes

Sometimes called the “City of 4 Lakes,” Madison in Dane County is the capital of Wisconsin and its second largest city. Its “Lake, City, Lake” tradema…

Lake Koshkonong, WI
(Southern Savanna Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin)
1846

Sprawled across southern Wisconsin, just a few miles down the Rock River from Fort Atkinson, Lake Koshkonong is a fantastic place to boat and fish. Th…

Fox Lake, WI
(Southern Savanna Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin)
1845

The Winnebago Indians, the area’s first inhabitants called it Hosh-a-rac-ah-tah or “good land.” Later it was known as “Waushara” or “fish spear,” and…

Beaver Dam Lake, WI
(Southern Savanna Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin)
1842

Surrounded by south-central Wisconsin farmland, Beaver Dam Lake on the Beaver Dam River is a beautiful rural getaway. Conveniently located 40 miles no…

Pewaukee Lake, WI
(Southern Savanna Region, WI, US Midwest Region, USA, Wisconsin)
1838

Named from the Potawatomi word “Pee-wauk-ee-wee-nick” for “lake of shells,” Pewaukee Lake is a beautiful spring-fed lake. Just 20 miles from Milwaukee…