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An oxbow lake is a U-shaped lake that forms when a wide meander of a river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water. ... The word "oxbow" can also refer to a U-shaped bend in a river or stream, whether or not it is cut off from the main stream
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Oxbow lakes are the remains of the bend in the river. Oxbow lakes are stillwater lakes. This means that water does not flow into or out of them. There is no stream or spring feeding the lake, and it doesnt have a natural outlet. Oxbow lakes often become swamps or bogs, and they often dry up as their water evaporates.
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