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Mutske Lake
Location of Mutske Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Location of Mutske Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Mutske Lake
Location in South Dakota
Location of Mutske Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Location of Mutske Lake in South Dakota, USA.
Mutske Lake
Location in the United States
Location Campbell County, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates 45°48′19″N 99°45′51″W / 45.80528°N 99.76417°W / 45.80528; -99.76417
Type Lake

Mutske Lake is a lake found in Campbell County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's a special kind of lake because it was created by a dam. This dam is called the Matzke Lake Dam.

Discover Mutske Lake: A Man-Made Wonder

Mutske Lake isn't a natural lake. It was formed when people built a dam across a river or stream. This process is called "impounding" water. The dam helps to hold back water, creating the lake.

The dam that created Mutske Lake is named the Matzke Lake Dam. It got its name from Berthold Matzke. He was a pioneer, which means he was one of the first people to settle in that area. He made his home near the lake.

Where is Mutske Lake Located?

You can find Mutske Lake in the state of South Dakota, in the United States. It is specifically located in Campbell County. This area is in the northern part of South Dakota.

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