Pelican Lake (Codington County, South Dakota)

Pelican Lake is a natural lake in South Dakota, in the United States.^[1] The north-east shore of the lake is part of Watertown, South Dakota.

LocationCodington / South Dakota

Coordinates44°52′16″N 97°10′15″W

TypeGlacial lake

Primary inflows

Big Sioux River

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Pelican Lake
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Location	Codington / South Dakota
Coordinates	44°52′16″N 97°10′15″W
Type	Glacial lake
Primary inflows	Big Sioux River
Primary outflows	Big Sioux River
Basin countries	United States
Surface elevation	1,709 ft (521 m)[1]
Settlements	Watertown, South Dakota

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Pelican Lake takes its name from the pelican, which is still a common migratory bird in the state.^[2]