Lake Vermillion (South Dakota)
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.
| Lake Vermillion | |
|---|---|
 Southwestern portion of Lake Vermillion | |
  Lake Vermillion  Lake Vermillion | |
| Location | McCook County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 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) |
History
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
- SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, FISH AND PARKS, "Lake Vermillion Recreation Area," (retrieved on September 6th, 2014).
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