| Big Dummy Lake | |
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  Big Dummy Lake | |
| Location | Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45°34′24″N91°59′2″W / 45.57333°N 91.98389°W |
| Type | lake |
| Surface area | 114-acre (46 ha) |
Big Dummy Lake is a lake in Barron County, Wisconsin, in the United States. [1] It has a maximum depth of 54 feet. [2]
The 114-acre (46 ha) lake may be used for recreational boating and fishing. [3]
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