Lake Traverse is located on the Minnesota - South Dakota border. The project consists of two dams, one dike and two lakes, Traverse and Mud. The significant feature of the project is the Browns Valley Dike on the south end of Lake Traverse, keeping it separate from Big Stone Lake. The dike sits on the continental divide, which marks the outlet of Glacial Lake Agassiz. Waters on the north side of the dike flow into Hudson's Bay, and on the south, waters flow into the Minnesota River and on to the Mississippi River. Lake Traverse has a surface area of 11,600 acres. The maximum depth is 15 feet with an average depth of 10.2 feet. It is 16.5 miles long with an average width of 1.75. The Dakota name for Traverse Lake was Mdehdakinyan "Lake Lying Crosswise".
Location:
Sisseton South Dakota
(Big Stone City) Big Stone Lake
(Wahpeton) Kidder Recreation Area
(Cayuga) Lake Tewaukon
(Sisseton) Lake Traverse
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01/11 Coming to The Sisseton area
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Scandinavian Hjemkomst and Midwest Viking Festivals Moorhead MN June28-29 The Midwest Viking Festival is an outdoor gathering of craftsmen, musicians and living history enthusiasts, from throughout the upper Midwest, who specialize in bringing the Viking Age back to life.
Brown County Fair Aberdeen SD August12-18 The Brown County Fair has been providing entertainment and promoting family unity since the 1880s. Enjoy the Dacotah Stampede Rodeo and the demolition derby.
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