| Prairie Lake | |
| Location: | Stutsman County, North Dakota |
| Pushpin Map: | USA North Dakota |
| Coords: | 47.1591°N -99.1139°W |
| Type: | Lake |
| Basin Countries: | United States |
| Agency: | North Dakota Department of Trust Lands |
| 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]
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]
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]