Angostura Reservoir
For the dam and reservoir in Mexico, see Angostura Dam (Mexico).
| Angostura Reservoir | |
|---|---|
| Location | Fall River County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 43°20′36″N 103°26′16″W / 43.34333°N 103.43778°WCoordinates: 43°20′36″N 103°26′16″W / 43.34333°N 103.43778°W |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Primary inflows | Cheyenne River |
| 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 reservoir on the Cheyenne River in Fall River County, South Dakota, USA. It was created after the construction of Angostura Dam in 1949 for irrigation.[2] "Angostura" means "narrows" in Spanish.[2]
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 reservoir is the location of the Angostura Recreation Area and is a popular location for boating, swimming, 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
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Angostura Reservoir". www.recreation.gov. Archived from the original on 28 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Angostura Recreation Area". South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Archived from the original on 20 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
- ↑ "Angostura Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. Retrieved 2010-04-26.
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