Lake Elmo (Minnesota)
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| Lake Elmo | |
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.jpg) Lake Elmo in winter | |
  Lake Elmo | |
| Location | Washington County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°59′03″N 92°53′02″W / 44.98417°N 92.88389°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 206 acres (83 ha) |
| Max. depth | 140 ft (43 m) |
| Surface elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Settlements | Lake Elmo |
Lake Elmo is a lake in Washington County, Minnesota, in the United States, with a surface area of about 206 acres.[1] It is partially within Lake Elmo Park Reserve, a regional park. The park also contains walking paths, camp grounds, playgrounds, and a swimming pond.
The lake was named after the 1866 novel St. Elmo by Augusta Jane Evans.[2]
The nearby city Lake Elmo, Minnesota takes its name from the lake.