Lake Vermillion (South Dakota)
| Lake Vermillion | |
|---|---|
 Southwestern portion of Lake Vermillion | |
  Lake Vermillion  Lake Vermillion | |
| Location | McCook County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 43°36′25″N 97°10′12″W / 43.607°N 97.170°W |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Primary inflows | East Fork of the Vermillion River |
| Primary outflows | East Fork of the Vermillion River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 512 acres (207 ha) |
| Max. depth | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
Lake Vermillion is an artificial lake in McCook County, South Dakota, about six miles east of Canistota, or eight miles south of Montrose. The lake is formed by a dam on the East Fork of the Vermillion River. It is located within a South Dakota Recreation Area.
History
[edit]The dam impounding the lake's waters was constructed in 1958. The lake is popular with swimmers, boaters, and fishermen, and is known to contain Walleye, Northern pike, Crappie, and Bluegill.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, FISH AND PARKS, "Lake Vermillion Recreation Area," (retrieved on September 6th, 2014).
External links
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