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
Location of Lake Vermillion in South Dakota, USA.
Location of Lake Vermillion in South Dakota, USA.
Lake Vermillion
Location of Lake Vermillion in South Dakota, USA.
Location of Lake Vermillion in South Dakota, USA.
Lake Vermillion
LocationMcCook County, South Dakota
Coordinates43°36′25″N 97°10′12″W / 43.607°N 97.170°W / 43.607; -97.170
Typeartificial lake
Primary inflowsEast Fork of the Vermillion River
Primary outflowsEast Fork of the Vermillion River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area512 acres (207 ha)
Max. depth23 ft (7.0 m)

History

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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

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  1. ^ SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, FISH AND PARKS, "Lake Vermillion Recreation Area," (retrieved on September 6th, 2014).
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