Maryland holds the unique distinction of being the only U.S. state without any natural lakes. While the state boasts an abundance of rivers, streams, and the extensive Chesapeake Bay, you won’t find a single body of water formed by natural geological processes that is classified as a natural lake within its borders. This characteristic sets Maryland apart from every other state, most of which have numerous glacial, tectonic, or volcanic lakes.
Despite this geological particularity, Marylanders and visitors still have access to plenty of water-based recreation thanks to numerous man-made reservoirs and impoundments. Today we will look at the three largest lakes/reservoirs (all man-made) in the state of Maryland: