Lewis and Clark Lake

Lewis and Clark Lake

Infobox lake
lake_name = Lewis and Clark Lake
image_lake = USACE Gavins Point Dam.jpg
caption_lake = Gavins Point Dam
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location = South Dakota/Nebraska
coords =
type = reservoir
inflow = Missouri River
outflow = Missouri River
catchment =
basin_countries = United States
length = 25 km
width =
area = 31,000 acres (130 km²)
depth =
max-depth = convert|45|ft|abbr=on|lk=on
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Lewis and Clark Lake is an impoundment on the Missouri River above Gavins Point Dam, near Yankton, South Dakota. It is located on the border of South Dakota and Nebraska. The lake is approximately convert|25|mi long, with a surface area of 31,000 acres (130 km²); it has a maximum depth of convert|45|ft. It is the smallest of the Pick-Sloan Plan impoundments, and has been plagued with siltation problems. Lewis and Clark Lake (with Gavins Point Dam) is a very popular regional tourist destination, having hosted over one million visitors.

ee also

*List of Nebraska lakes
*List of South Dakota lakes
*List of lakes

External links

* [http://lewisandclarktrail.com/section2/sdcities/Yankton/LCVisitor/index.htm Lewis and Clark Trail: Lewis and Clark Lake]


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