Benton Lake, Cascade County, Montana
2,699.9 acres
Surface Area
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Montana
47.67 degrees N, 111.34 degrees W - Cascade County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Benton Lake Stacks Up
- The largest lake in Cascade County among those counted.
- About 12 miles from Great Falls, as the crow flies.
Facts and Figures
Waterbody ID81483753
CountyCascade
Coordinates47.6712, -111.3403
Largest Lakes in Montana
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Peck Lake | Valley | 233,053 acres | - |
| 2 | Flathead Lake | Lake | 122,132 acres | About 380 ft |
| 3 | Canyon Ferry Lake | Broadwater | 32,773 acres | About 170 ft |
| 4 | Lake Koocanusa | Lincoln | 28,723 acres | - |
| 5 | Hungry Horse Reservoir | Flathead | 23,577 acres | - |
Sources: USGS NHD lake data (ID 81483753). Verified October 30, 2026.