Lake Alvin

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.[1]

Lake Alvin
Eastern portion of Lake Alvin
LocationLincoln County, South Dakota
Coordinates43°26′27″N 096°36′40″W
Typeartificial lake
Primary inflowsNine Mile Creek
Primary outflowsNine Mile Creek
Basin countriesUnited States

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 and 2014 due to high levels of coliform bacteria.

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References

  1. "Lake Alvin Recreation Area". South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks. Retrieved 2009-11-07.

U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Alvin

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