| Lake Walcott | |
|---|---|
| Aerial view of the dam and lake | |
| Location | Blaine / Cassia / Minidoka / Power counties, Idaho, USA |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Snake River |
| Primary outflows | Snake River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 25 mi (40 km) |
| Surface area | 11,000 acres (4,500 ha) |
| Water volume | 210,000 acre·ft (0.26 km3) |
| Shore length1 | 80 mi (130 km) |
| Surface elevation | 4,199 ft (1,280 m) |
| Islands | Bird Island |
| Settlements | Minidoka, Idaho |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Walcott is a reservoir in south central Idaho in the northwestern United States, impounded by Minidoka Dam. The damming of the Snake River by the Minidoka Project formed the 11,000 acre (45 km²)[1] lake beginning in 1909. "Bird Island" is an island in the lake. Lake Walcott is used for water-sports and fishing; although swimming in the lake is currently not allowed. The Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge adjoins the lake is a major attraction in the region.