Pelican Lake | |
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Location | Codington / South Dakota |
Coordinates | 44°52′16″N97°10′15″W / 44.871243°N 97.170953°W |
Type | Glacial lake |
Primary inflows | Big Sioux River |
Primary outflows | Big Sioux River |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface elevation | 1,709 ft (521 m) [1] |
Settlements | Watertown, South Dakota |
Pelican Lake is a natural lake in South Dakota, in the United States. [1] The north-east shore of the lake is part of Watertown, South Dakota.
Pelican Lake takes its name from the pelican, which is still a common migratory bird in the state. [2]