Lake Oahe

Oahe Dam, SD takes its name from the Oahe Indian Mission established among the Lakota Sioux Indians in 1874. Lake Oahe extends from Pierre, SD to Bismarck, ND. The lake is 231 miles long, and has 2,250 miles of shoreline. The 51 recreation areas located around the reservoir offer camping, picnicking, fishing, hunting, boating, water skiing, swimming, bird watching, hiking, biking, and photography opportunities.

Lake Oahe
Lake Oahe

From Pierre, 8 miles north on SD 1804.

Lake Oahe Powerhouse at dawn.
Ice fishing on Beaver Creek Recreation Area, North Dakota
Fall fishing on Lake Oahe at Hazelton Recreation Area, North Dakota.
Lake Oahe intake structure at sunset.