Lake Alvin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake Alvin |
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Eastern portion of Lake Alvin
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 Lake Alvin
Location in South Dakota
Lake Alvin
Location in the United States
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| Location | Lincoln County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 43°26′27″N 096°36′40″W / 43.44083°N 96.61111°W |
| Type | artificial lake |
| Primary inflows | Nine Mile Creek |
| Primary outflows | Nine Mile Creek |
| Basin countries | United States |
Lake Alvin is a cool artificial lake located in Lincoln County, South Dakota. It sits right between the towns of Harrisburg, South Dakota and Granite, Iowa. This lake was created by building a dam across Nine Mile Creek. The creek then flows into the Big Sioux River. Lake Alvin is part of a fun recreational area that's about 59 acres big.
History of Lake Alvin
Lake Alvin has always been a popular spot for swimming and enjoying the beach. Many people loved to visit for a day of fun in the water.
Swimming Beach Closures
Sometimes, the swimming beach at Lake Alvin had to close. This happened because tests showed there were too many tiny germs in the water. These germs can make people sick.
The South Dakota GFP (Game, Fish and Parks) closed the beach in 2005. It also closed again in 2009, 2013, and 2014 for the same reason. These closures helped keep everyone safe while the water quality improved.
