The 7 Largest Man-Made Lakes in the United States - Page 3 of 9

Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota

Covering a total surface area of 307,000 acres, Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota has a full capacity of 24 300 000 acre-feet. The lake has a maximum depth of 180 feet and has a shoreline that extends up to 1,320 miles, making it the largest man-made lake in the state of North Dakota and the third-largest in the country. The reservoir was built by the Garrison Dam to host recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and others. Apart from this function, the dam was also created to provide irrigation, navigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power.