We drove to Lake Sakakawea which is the 3rd largest man-made reservoir in the US, today which is about 12 miles north of Hazen. The lake was formed when the Garrison Dam went on-line in 1953 which is one of 6 dams that span the Missouri River to St. Louis. This lake is much bigger than Fort Peck Lake. Deeper and wider, boasts a haven for boaters and fishing people.
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| Oh - I miss the days of sailing |
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| 50 foot play toy |
Campgrounds dot the lake and on the north side of the lake from Hazen, Fort Berthold Indian Reservation is located. We walked around the State Park of Lake Sakakawea and strolled along in the marina. Our days sailing were tugging at us big time. Saw some really huge power and sail boats docked in the marina. Talked with a man who had his sailboat there and the window for summer sailing is typically middle of May to end of September. Very similar to our days sailing on Lake Erie.
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| Hello pheasant |
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| Water is so high the banks are eroding |
We were going to hike a trail or two within the state park but the trails were under water. Bummer. Drove on to see Garrison Dam which is on the south end of the lake and all of the Missouri River flows through this earthen dam. Smaller dam but does the same work. At the spillway we were astonished to see 13 of the 29 spillway gates were open and water passing through. Said that the water speed coming out of the gates could reach 65 miles an hour as it rushes through.
Interesting day. Glad we visited this since we could not before.
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