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Buckhorn Reservoir, Idaho
119.85 acres
Surface Area
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Idaho
42.12 degrees N, 115.97 degrees W - Owyhee County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its USGS National Hydrography Dataset coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Buckhorn Reservoir Stacks Up
- Larger than 62% of the 316 lakes counted in Idaho.
- About 83 miles from Twin Falls, as the crow flies.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Creek Reservoir | Owyhee | 2.2 mi | 31.75 acres |
| Dry Lake | Owyhee | 3.8 mi | 38.8 acres |
| Tindall Reservoir | Owyhee | 6.3 mi | 32.08 acres |
| Sage Hen Reservoir | Owyhee | 8.1 mi | 45.85 acres |
| Mountain View Lake | Owyhee | 11 mi | 416.37 acres |
| Payne Creek Reservoir | Owyhee | 12 mi | 71.91 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Buckhorn Reservoir
How Big Is Buckhorn Reservoir?
Buckhorn Reservoir covers 119.85 acres in Owyhee County, Idaho.
What Is the Largest Lake in Owyhee County?
C J Strike Reservoir is the largest lake in Owyhee County, at 6,207.99 acres.
Largest Lakes in Idaho
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Pend Oreille | Bonner | 92,764.44 acres | - |
| 2 | American Falls Reservoir | Power | 55,319.78 acres | - |
| 3 | Coeur d'Alene Lake | Kootenai | 26,891.64 acres | - |
| 4 | Lake Cascade | Valley | 25,043.4 acres | - |
| 5 | Priest Lake | Bonner | 23,425.59 acres | - |
All 316 Idaho lakes ranked by surface area
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (The National Map) lake data (ID 128099175). Verified October 30, 2026.