Prairie Lake (North Dakota)
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| Prairie Lake | |
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 Prairie Lake, 2020 | |
  Prairie Lake | |
| Location | Stutsman County, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 47°09′33″N 99°06′50″W / 47.15909°N 99.11388°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Managing agency | North Dakota Department of Trust Lands |
| Surface elevation | 565 m (1,854 ft) |
Prairie Lake is a terminal wetland lake found in Stutsman County, North Dakota. It is on land that is administered by the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands.[1]
Ecology
The lake sits at an elevation of 565 meters. It has a watershed area of 4.5 km2. The substrate of the lake is mostly sandy, with areas of rock cobble and pebbles.[1]
The lake seasonally experiences low-water levels.[2] It has a relatively low water clarity.[3]
The banks of the lake are peaty, and sedges are common. Plants such as Poa pratensis, Elaeagnus commutata, and Crataegus chrysocarpa are found ubiquitously around the lake.[1]
Data collection
The lake is home to two meteorological stations, one of which is situated on a buoy. Biological surveying is performed through electrofishing and sampling for zooplankton and macroinvertebrates.[1]