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Best 1 Lake Argyle

Lake Argyle is a major artificial reservoir in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, formed by the construction of the Ord River Dam in 1971 and officially completed in 1972. With a capacity of over 10,000 gigaliters, it is the largest freshwater storage facility in Australia. The reservoi...

2 Batang Ai National Park

Batang Ai National Park is located in Sarawak, Malaysia, and was established in 1991 around the Batang Ai hydroelectric reservoir. It protects a mix of lowland dipterocarp forests that serve as a critical habitat for one of the remaining wild orangutan populations in Borneo. The park is also part of...

3 Lake Powell

Lake Powell is a major artificial reservoir on the Colorado River, straddling the border between Utah and Arizona in the United States. It was created by the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam, which was completed in 1963 and became fully operational in 1966, serving as the second-largest reservoir...

4 Bunkspeed
Bunkspeed

Bunkspeed is a sophisticated 3D rendering software designed specifically for technical applications within the petroleum industry. It simulates reservoir dynamics and allows users to visualize subsurface geology, aiding in the analysis of hydrocarbon production. The software is valuable for geologis...

5 Lake Kariba

Lake Kariba is an expansive artificial reservoir situated on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The lake was created following the completion of the Kariba Dam in 1959, a major engineering project that displaced local communities and wildlife. With a volume of approxi...

Lake Large Africa Reservoir Man Made Zimbabwe Zambia
6 Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge

Established in 1954, Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge is located in Kansas and serves as a vital breeding ground for migratory birds and a sanctuary for native mixed-grass prairie.

7 Lake Mead
Lake Mead

Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the United States by maximum volume when at full capacity, formed by the construction of Hoover Dam on the Colorado River at the Nevada–Arizona border. The reservoir was completed in 1936 and impounds water for municipal supply, hydroelectric power generation, a...

8 Howden Moors

Howden Moors is a high peat moorland in the Dark Peak, forming the northern part of the Upper Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, England, and managed within the Peak District National Park.

9 Rivington Moor

Rivington Moor is a moorland in the West Pennine Moors, Lancashire, England, dominated by Rivington Pike, a prominent summit bearing an eighteenth-century tower and offering views to the Irish Sea.

10 CamelBak Eddy+ Reservoir

While not a traditional bottle, the CamelBak Eddy+ Reservoir is an essential hydration tool for high-activity outdoor use. It features a bite valve and a large capacity reservoir that fits into most backpacks. The design allows for hands-free drinking while hiking or cycling. Its durable constructio...

Insulated Outdoor Adventure Durable Cycling Hiking Water Bottle Hydration Bladder Reservoir Backpack Compatible
11 Lake Nasser

Lake Nasser is a massive reservoir in southern Egypt and northern Sudan, created by the construction of the Aswan High Dam across the Nile River. Completed in 1970, the dam flooded a vast area, leading to the relocation of ancient monuments such as the Abu Simbel temples. The portion of the lake loc...

12 Mynydd Hiraethog

Upland moorland in Conwy and Denbighshire, north Wales, also known as the Denbigh Moors, supporting red grouse and significant areas of blanket bog.

13 Lake Volta
Lake Volta

Lake Volta is a massive artificial reservoir located in Ghana, created by the construction of the Akosombo Dam across the Volta River, which was completed in 1965. Covering a surface area of approximately 8,502 square kilometers, it is recognized as one of the largest man-made lakes in the world by...

Lake Africa Reservoir Ghana Man Made Largest Reservoir Area
14 Lake Eucumbene

Lake Eucumbene is Australia's largest reservoir by capacity, located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales. It was formed by the Eucumbene Dam, completed in 1958 as a key component of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, a major post-war infrastructure project that diverts water for irriga...

15 Lake Burragorang

Lake Burragorang is a major man-made reservoir located in New South Wales, Australia, created by the impoundment of the Warragamba River. Formed following the completion of the Warragamba Dam in 1960, it serves as the primary drinking water supply for the greater Sydney metropolitan area. The reserv...

16 Lake Havasu

Lake Havasu is a reservoir on the Colorado River, formed by the construction of Parker Dam and situated along the border between Arizona and California in the United States. The reservoir was completed in 1938 and serves multiple purposes, including water storage, flood control, and hydroelectric po...

17 Lake Cabora Bassa

Lake Cahora Bassa, also spelled Cabora Bassa, is a large artificial reservoir on the Zambezi River in Mozambique, created by the Cahora Bassa Dam, which was completed in 1974. The dam is one of the largest hydroelectric facilities in Africa and historically exports significant amounts of electricity...

18 Anglezarke Moor

Anglezarke Moor is a moorland in the West Pennine Moors, Lancashire, England, rising above Anglezarke Reservoir and designated as open access land used extensively for walking and recreation.

19 Shasta Lake

Shasta Lake is the largest reservoir by capacity in California, United States, formed by the construction of Shasta Dam on the Sacramento River in the northern part of the state. The dam was completed in 1945 as a central component of the federal Central Valley Project, a multipurpose water system d...

20 Lake Zaysan

Lake Zaysan is a freshwater lake located in eastern Kazakhstan, historically fed by the Black Irtysh River. Following the construction of the Bukhtarma Dam in 1960, its water levels rose, transforming it into a larger reservoir. The lake is a recognized habitat for various fish species and supports...

21 Lake Sakakawea

Lake Sakakawea is a large reservoir located on the Missouri River in North Dakota, United States. It was created by the construction of the Garrison Dam, which was completed in 1953 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States by surface area, it spa...

22 CamelBak Eddy+ Reservoir Insulated Bottle

The CamelBak Eddy+ Reservoir Insulated Bottle provides consistent temperature control for beverages through its double-wall vacuum insulation. This reservoir system offers convenient hydration for individuals engaged in active pursuits like running, hiking, and sports. Its leakproof design ensures s...

23 Lake Eildon

Lake Eildon is a major artificial reservoir located in the Victorian Alps of Victoria, Australia. It was formed by the construction of the Eildon Dam on the Goulburn River, which was completed in 1955. The reservoir serves critical purposes for the surrounding region, including the irrigation of agr...

24 Lake Oahe
Lake Oahe

Lake Oahe is a massive reservoir straddling the states of South Dakota and North Dakota on the Missouri River. It was created by the construction of the Oahe Dam, which was completed in 1962 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As one of the largest reservoirs in the United States by volume, it exte...

25 Lake Hume
Lake Hume

Lake Hume is an artificial reservoir situated on the Murray River along the border of Victoria and New South Wales in Australia. The lake was formed by the construction of the Hume Dam, which was completed in its enlarged state in 1936 to regulate water flow for downstream irrigation. Fed by the Mur...

Lake Australia Reservoir Freshwater New South Wales Victoria Murray
26 Luther Marsh

Luther Marsh is a major artificial wetland and reservoir in Ontario, Canada, created in 1954 by damming a river to provide water storage and crucial wildlife habitat.

27 Lotru Massif

The Lotru Massif is a rugged mountain group in Romania's Southern Carpathians, notable for encompassing the deep Lotru Valley and the Vidra hydroelectric reservoir.

Massif Romania Hiking Reservoir Carpathian Southern Carpathians
28 Rishworth Moor

Rishworth Moor is a South Pennines moorland in West Yorkshire, England, lying above the Ryburn Valley near Ripponden and crossed by several historic packhorse routes between Lancashire and Yorkshire.

29 CamelBak Fourteener 24

The CamelBak Fourteener 24 is a durable, split-carry hiking backpack featuring a 24-liter volume, adjustable torso length, and multiple external attachment points designed for carrying heavier loads on multi-day treks.

30 Cwm Eigiau
Cwm Eigiau

Located in the Carneddau mountains of Snowdonia, Wales, this glacial valley is historically notable for the 1925 failure of its massive dam.

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