Lake Alvin
| Lake Alvin | |
|---|---|
 Eastern portion of Lake Alvin | |
  Lake Alvin  Lake Alvin | |
| Location | Lincoln County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 43°26′27″N 096°36′40″W / 43.44083°N 96.61111°W |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Primary inflows | Nine Mile Creek |
| Primary outflows | Nine Mile Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m)[1] |
Lake Alvin is an artificial lake in Lincoln County, South Dakota between Harrisburg, South Dakota and Granite, Iowa. The lake is formed by a dam on Nine Mile Creek just before it enters the Big Sioux River, east of Harrisburg. It is part of a 59-acre (240,000 m2) recreational area.[2]
History
Lake Alvin has always been a popular swimming location for those looking for a mid-sized beach. However, in 2005, the South Dakota GFP closed the swimming beach to the public due to high levels of coliform bacteria in the lake. A shutdown was again issued in 2009, 2013, 2014, and 2020 due to high levels of coliform bacteria.
External links
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Alvin
- ^ "Lake Alvin Recreation Area". South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks. Retrieved November 7, 2009.