| Mud Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Jefferson County, Idaho, US |
| Coordinates | 43°52′24″N 112°24′27″W / 43.87333°N 112.40750°WCoordinates: 43°52′24″N 112°24′27″W / 43.87333°N 112.40750°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Camas Creek |
| Primary outflows | None |
| Surface area | >3,000 acres (1,200 ha) |
| Average depth | 5 feet (1.5 m) |
| Surface elevation | 4,783 feet (1,458 m) |
Mud Lake is a lake located within the Mud Lake Wildlife Management Area on the Snake River Plain 4,783 feet (1,458 m) above sea level, northeast of the town of the same name in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States. Its primary inflow is Camas Creek. It has no outflow other than evaporation, seepage, and irrigation canals. Originally a sump, the lake gradually got smaller and deeper as dikes were built around it. Mud Lake covers an area of over 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) and has an average depth of about 5 feet (1.5 m).