Black Hills, Badlands and Lakes, South Dakota Area Lakes and Reservoirs
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Angostura Reservoir
Angostura is one of the few large reservoirs in western South Dakota's Black Hills. The lake's crystal waters and strong fishery make it a popular vacation area. The dam was built in 1949 by the Bureau of Reclamation across the Cheyenne River for irrigation purposes but paved the way for ... Continue
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Belle Fourche Reservoir
Belle Fourche Dam and reservoir are features of the Belle Fourche Project. The Bureau of Reclamation reservoir is located on Owl Creek, about 8 miles east of Belle Fourche, South Dakota. The name means "Beautiful Forks" in French and refers to the confluence of the Redwater and Belle Fourche ... Continue
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Cold Brook Lake
On the south fringe of the Black Hills, Cold Brook Lake is 1.2 miles in length and its multipurpose pool contains 520 acre-feet of water. Cold Brook Lake offers a great variety or recreational activities year around including fishing, swimming, ice fishing, skating, cross-country skiing, archery, ... Continue
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Cottonwood Springs Lake
Cottonwood Springs Dam, SD was constructed by the Corps of Engineers to reduce flood damages in the Fall River Basin. Located just west of Hot Springs and nestled in the rugged hills and evergreen trees of the southern Black Hills, Cottonwood Springs Lake is the place to go for nature lovers. This ... Continue
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Deerfield Reservoir
Deerfield Dam and Reservoir, located on Castle Creek, a tributary of Rapid Creek, is operated by the Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir contains 400 surface acres and has 16 miles of shoreline. wth public use areas, camping, picnic areas, concession, swimming, boating, hiking, and fishing. ... Continue
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Pactola Reservoir
Pactola Dam and Reservoir is located on Rapid Creek in western South Dakota. Numerous facilities associated with outdoor recreation are provided at Pactola Reservoir, including picnic grounds, campgrounds, and boat ramp developments, in addition to a visitor center and scenic overlooks. The ... Continue
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Shadehill Reservoir
Shadehill Reservoir is one of western South Dakota’s few large lakes. The dam, built in 1951 by the Bureau of Reclamation, creates more than 5,000 surface acres of water creating fun for everyone. The blue water of the reservior lies immediately downstream from the confluence of the North Fork ... Continue