Benton Lake (Montana)
# Benton Lake (Montana)

Benton Lake is a 5,600 acre wetland in the U.S. state of Montana, and within both the Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the Benton Lake Wetland Management District.

## Location and description

The lake is in west-central Montana within both the Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the Benton Lake Wetland Management District. Benton Lake is located approximately 3 miles north west of Black Horse Lake.

The lake is a 5,600 acre shallow wetland with no natural outlets. Water volumes vary seasonally.

## History

The lake was created during the Pleistocene glacial period.

The Benton Lake Wetland Management District was created in 1929.

## Ecology

The lake hosts waterbirds, especially dabbing ducks.

