Lake Alvin

Lake Alvin
Lake Alvin
	Eastern portion of Lake Alvin
	Lake Alvin Lake Alvin
Location	Lincoln County, South Dakota
Coordinates	43°26′27″N 096°36′40″W / 43.44083°N 96.61111°W
Type	artificial lake
Primary inflows	Nine Mile Creek
Primary outflows	Nine Mile Creek
Basin countries	United States

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]

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, 2014, and 2020 due to high levels of coliform bacteria.

External links

References

^ "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

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

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