Angostura Reservoir
| Angostura Reservoir | ||
|---|---|---|
Primary inflows Cheyenne River Dry Creek Horsehead Creek Tepeee Creek | | |
| Primary outflows | Cheyenne River | |
| Basin countries | United States | |
| Surface area | 4,407 acres (17.83 km2) [1] | |
| Max. depth | 75 ft (23 m)[2] | |
| Shore length1 | 42 mi (68 km)[1] | |
| Surface elevation | 3,127 ft (953 m)[3] | |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | ||
Angostura Reservoir is a
The reservoir covers an area of 4,407 acres (17.83 km2), has a surface elevation of 3,127 ft (953 m), and a maximum depth of 75 ft (23 m).[1][2]
The Angostura Recreation Area surrounds the lake and is a popular location for boating, swimming, camping, and fishing.[2] The lake supports populations of walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and sunfish.[1] As one of the only large bodies of water in the area, Angostura Reservoir is also an important location for migratory birds.[1]
See also
- List of lakes in South Dakota
- U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Cold Brook Lake
- Cottonwood Springs Lake
External links
- Angostura Recreation Area - South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks
- Angostura Reservoir - U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
References
- ^ a b c d e "Angostura Reservoir". www.recreation.gov. Archived from the original on 28 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- ^ South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Archivedfrom the original on 20 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- ^ "Angostura Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved Jan 16, 2021.
