In 1998 the population of Sheridan Lake was 101.  Named for General Philip H. Sheridan

Sheridan Lake was the first county seat of Kiowa county.  In 1900 a fire burnt down the courthouse in Sheridan Lake.  The people of Eads began a movement to secure Eads as the county seat. After the elections were held, both towns claim victory. A group of men came and "stole" the records and returned to Eads.