Newest reservoirs in
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 2151 articles we have published for lakes.Thinking about booking a lake vacation home rental, cabin or hotel?
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Below are lakes within Compared by newest (youngest) reservoirs and the year it was completed. This list does not represent all lakes in , only the 2151 lake articles we have published on the LakeLubbers website.
Lake name  |
Completion year |
Lake description |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Iroquois, IL (Central Illinois, Illinois, US Midwest Region, USA) |
1968 | Also known as Iroquois Lake Three little boys scramble out of the fishing boat while their nervous father says a silent prayer that the boat won’t tip over. It is a ritual they h… |
| Lake Tappan, NJ/NY (Gateway Region, NJ, Hudson Valley Region, NY, New Jersey, New York, US Mid-Atlantic Region, USA) |
1968 | Also known as Tappan Lake, Lake Tappan Reservoir, Tappan Reservoir Lake Tappan is one of a series of reservoirs that was created to deliver drinking water to the huge population of the New York City metro area. The la… |
| Governor Bond Lake, IL (Illinois, Southwest Illinois, US Midwest Region, USA) |
1968 | Also known as Greenville New City Lake Governor Bond Lake is proclaimed to be one of Greenville, Illinois best kept secrets. A water supply reservoir built in the late 1960’s has become a t… |
| Grayson Lake, KY (Appalachians Region, KY, Kentucky, US South Region, USA) |
1968 | He tees up, shoulders square to the ball and swings. The ball sails down the fairway, past the clean, clear water and weathered sandstone cliffs. Any… |
| Lake Tarpon, FL (Florida, US South Region, USA, West Central Florida) |
1968 | Also known as Tarpon Lake, formerly Lake Butler In the West Central Region of Florida, there is no finer lake than Lake Tarpon. The 2529-acre lake, often called the ‘Jewel of Pinellas County’ is onl… |
| J. Edward Roush Lake, IN (East Indiana, Indiana, US Midwest Region, USA) |
1968 | Also known as Huntington Lake J. Edward Roush Lake is one of three Upper Wabash Valley lakes and is situated in Huntington and Wells counties. The northeastern Indiana shoreline is… |
| Konawa Lake, OK (Arbuckle Country, OK, Oklahoma, US Southwest Region, USA) |
1968 | Also known as Konawa Reservoir, Lake Konawa Located in south central Oklahoma’s Arbuckle Country, Konawa Lake is a world class bass fishing lake that is open for fun and enjoyment all year. Cons… |
| Lake Chesdin, VA (Central Virginia, US South Region, USA, Virginia) |
1968 | With some of the best freshwater sport fishing and recreation in Virginia, it’s hard to believe that Lake Chesdin is only 30 minutes from metropolitan… |
| Okatibbee Lake, MS (Mississippi, Pines Region, MS, US South Region, USA) |
1968 | Okatibbe Lake, located a few miles northwest of Meridian in the Pines Region of eastern Mississippi, is a nature lover’s retreat and water enthusiast’… |
| Glen Elder Reservoir, KS (Kansas, North Central Kansas, US Midwest Region, USA) |
1968 | Also known as Waconda Lake Glen Elder Reservoir, also known as Waconda Lake, is one of the most scenic and popular outdoor attractions in Kansas. Located in north central Kansas… |
| J. Percy Priest Lake, TN (Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, US South Region, USA) |
1968 | Also known as J. Percy Priest Reservoir One of the most popular recreation sites in the Middle Tennessee region of J Percy Priest lake. Less than 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, the rese… |
| Alamo Lake, AZ (Arizona, US Southwest Region, USA, West Coast Region, AZ) |
1968 | Alamo Lake is an outdoor person’s wonderland with great fishing, a unique Sonoran desert landscape and a plethora of desert animals. Wildlife viewing… |