Lake Size: 7,200 Acres Shoreline Length (Miles): 200 miles Deepest Depth: 60 feet Latitude: 34.4325 Longitude: -93.0266 Lake Level Above Sea Level: 449 feet Counties: Garland County Cities: Bismarck, Hot Springs, Malvern Lake Management: AR Power and Light Co.
Information: Lake Hamilton is a 7,200-acre (2,900 ha) reservoir near Lake Hamilton, Arkansas and Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is located on the Ouachita River, one of Arkansas's most popular rivers. It is formed from Carpenter Dam which was named after Flavius Josephus Carpenter. Along with Lake Catherine and Lake Ouachita, it is one of the lakes that helps make Hot Springs a boon for tourism. The lake was created in 1932, mainly to generate hydroelectricity, but now it also serves as a recreational getaway. Much of the lake is surrounded with resorts, restaurants, and motels. Parasailing, boating, fishing, and waterskiing are popular on Lake Hamilton, and the rest of the lakes around Hot Springs. A 400 passenger riverboat called the Belle of Hot Springs offers cruises on Lake Hamilton. Garvan Woodland Gardens, a 210-acre (85 ha) botanical park is also accessible by boat.
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Lake Hamilton is located on the southern edge of Hot Springs, Arkansas's most popular tourist destination. The city is home to Hot Springs National Park, live and simulcast thoroughbred racing at Oaklawn Park, Magic Springs/Crystal Falls theme and water parks and many other Hot springs Hot Springs attractions.
Lake Hamilton was created in 1932 when the Arkansas Power and Light Co. completed Carpenter Dam on the Ouachita River to generate electricity. Today, the 7,460-acre impoundment is one of Arkansas's most popular recreational and residential lakes. Much of it is ringed with condominiums, resorts, motels, restaurants and private homes. State Scenic 7 Byway crosses the lake.
Water-skiing, pleasure boating and fishing are popular Hot Springs attractions on Lake Hamilton and rentals of watercraft and sport accessories are readily available. The Belle of Hot Springs is a 400-passenger riverboat that offers sightseeing, lunch, dinner and dance cruises on the lake. Garvan Woodland Gardens is a 210-acre, lakeshore botanical garden accessible by boat.
Fishing: Arkansas’s striped bass record fell twice in March 1997. First, a 53-lb., 9-oz. striper was caught. Four days later, a striper weighing 53 pounds, 13 ounces was caught. Both record fish came from Lake Hamilton.
Some attractions around Lake Hamilton include: Garvan Woodland Gardens, Mid America Science Museum, Diamondhead Golf & Country Club, Outdoor Adventure Tours, Wright's Rock Shop, Serentiy Salon & Day Spa.
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