Beaver Dam Lake (Wisconsin) facts for kids
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 Beaver Dam Lake
Location in Wisconsin
Beaver Dam Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Dodge County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 43°31′14″N 88°54′09″W / 43.5205513°N 88.9023628°W |
| Type | Drainage Lake |
| River sources | Beaver Dam River |
| Surface area | 6,718 acres (2,719 ha) |
| Average depth | 5 feet (1.5 m) |
| Max. depth | 7 feet (2.1 m) |
| Water volume | 30,677 acre-feet (37,840,000 m3) |
| Shore length1 | 41.20 miles (66.30 km) |
| Surface elevation | 869 feet (265 m) |
| Islands | 26 |
| Settlements | Beaver Dam, South Beaver Dam, Sunset Beach, Beaver Edge, Fox Lake Junction |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Beaver Dam Lake is a really big lake in Dodge County, Wisconsin. It covers about 6,718 acres. That's a huge area of water! Several towns are right next to the lake. These include Beaver Dam, South Beaver Dam, and Sunset Beach.
This lake is a popular spot for fishing. You can find many kinds of fish here. Some common ones are Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye.
Beaver Dam Lake was formed by a dam. This dam is located in the City of Beaver Dam. Water from the lake then flows into the Beaver Dam River. There are seven public boat landings around the lake. This makes it easy for everyone to enjoy boating and other water activities. You'll also find many parks along the lake's edge. Water from Fox Lake also flows into Beaver Dam Lake through a stream called Mill Creek.
Exploring the Islands of Beaver Dam Lake
Beaver Dam Lake has 26 islands! These islands are different sizes. They range from very small, about 0.1 acres, to larger ones, up to 2.8 acres. All of these islands are privately owned.
Some of the islands have interesting names. For example, there's Grape Island and Cuba Island. You can also find Big Skunk Island and Little Skunk Island. Other islands include Jones Island, Fish Camp Island, and Goose Island. These islands add to the natural beauty of Beaver Dam Lake.
