Lac qui Parle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lac qui Parle |
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Dam located on the southern tip.
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers |
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 Lac qui Parle
Location in Minnesota
Lac qui Parle
Location in the United States
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| Location | Chippewa County, Lac qui Parle County and Swift County, Minnesota United States |
| Coordinates | 45°6′N 95°59′W / 45.100°N 95.983°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Minnesota River |
| Primary outflows | Minnesota River |
| Basin countries | United States |
Lac qui Parle is a large lake in western Minnesota, United States. It's not a natural lake but a reservoir. This means it's a lake created by people, usually by building a dam across a river.
About Lac qui Parle
Lac qui Parle was formed when a dam was built across the Minnesota River. This dam helps control the river's water. It was first built in 1939. The group that built it was called the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA was a government program that helped people find jobs during tough times. The dam was later rebuilt in 1996.
The name "Lac qui Parle" comes from the Dakota language. It's a French translation of a native name. It means "lake which speaks."
Where is Lac qui Parle?
This reservoir is located in the western part of Minnesota. Its northern end is about 3 miles southeast of a city called Appleton. From there, the lake stretches about 10 miles to the southeast. The dam is located at the southern end of the lake. It is about 4 miles west of the town of Watson.
A Home for Wildlife
A special place called Lac qui Parle State Park is found on the southern side of the lake. This park is a great spot for nature lovers.
Lac qui Parle is very important for birds. Thousands of Canada geese visit the lake. They stop here during their long migrations. Many other types of waterfowl also use the lake as a temporary home.
