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Lake Addie
Location of lake in North Dakota.
Location of lake in North Dakota.
Lake Addie
Location in North Dakota
Location Griggs County, North Dakota
Coordinates 47°31′52″N 98°17′10″W / 47.531°N 98.286°W / 47.531; -98.286
Type Lake
Max. length 1 mile (1.6 km)
Max. width 0.5 miles (0.80 km)
Surface area 455.6 acres (184.4 ha)
Average depth 19.7 feet (6.0 m)
Max. depth 29.3 feet (8.9 m)
Water volume 8,951.1 acre-feet (11,041,000 m3)
Shore length1 4.7 miles (7.6 km)
Surface elevation 1,434 feet (437 m)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Lake Addie is a cool body of water located in Griggs County, North Dakota. It's found about three miles southeast of the town of Binford. This lake is part of Addie Township. It's a popular spot for fishing and enjoying nature.

Discover Lake Addie

Lake Addie is a freshwater lake in eastern North Dakota. It's known for its natural beauty and as a place where people can go fishing. The lake is managed to keep its fish populations healthy.

Where is Lake Addie?

Lake Addie is in a rural area of North Dakota. It's specifically located in Griggs County. The nearest town is Binford, which is just a short drive away. The lake sits at an elevation of about 1,434 feet (437 meters) above sea level.

How Big is Lake Addie?

Lake Addie is a good-sized lake. Its surface area covers about 456 acres (185 hectares). To give you an idea, that's like more than 340 football fields!

Here are some more facts about its size:

  • It is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) long.
  • It is about 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) wide.
  • The shoreline stretches for about 4.7 miles (7.6 kilometers).
  • The average depth of the lake is around 19.7 feet (6 meters).
  • At its deepest point, Lake Addie reaches about 29.3 feet (8.9 meters).
  • The total volume of water in the lake is huge, about 8,951.1 acre-feet.

What Lives in Lake Addie?

Lake Addie is a great place for fish. It is especially known for its walleye and perch. These fish are popular with anglers who come to the lake. The lake's environment supports these fish species.

Lake Features

Sometimes, when the water level in Lake Addie is low, a special landform appears. This is called an isthmus. An isthmus is a narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas. In Lake Addie's case, this isthmus can divide the lake into two parts: a north section and a south section. This natural feature changes how the lake looks depending on the water levels.

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