Pelican Lake (Codington County, South Dakota)

Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake
LocationCodington / South Dakota
Coordinates44°52′16″N 97°10′15″W / 44.871243°N 97.170953°W / 44.871243; -97.170953
TypeGlacial lake
Primary inflowsBig Sioux River
Primary outflowsBig Sioux River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface elevation1,709 ft (521 m)
SettlementsWatertown, South Dakota

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

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