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Lost Lake
Location of Lost Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Location of Lost Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Lost Lake
Location in South Dakota
Location of Lost Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Location of Lost Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Lost Lake
Location in the United States
Location Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Coordinates 43°40′53″N 97°03′29″W / 43.681366°N 97.058113°W / 43.681366; -97.058113
Basin countries United States
Surface area 163 acres (66 ha)
Max. depth 7 ft (2.1 m)

Lost Lake is located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. The lake lies 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Humboldt.

History

Lost Lake was given its name because the surrounding hills hid the lake so well. The hills rendered the lake virtually invisible until the shores were reached.

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