Kootenay Lake
Kootenay Lake is a lake located in British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kootenay River. The lake has been raised by the Corra Linn Dam and has a dike system at the southern end, which, along with industry in the 1950s–70s, has changed the ecosystem in and around the water. The Kootenay Lake ferry is a year-round toll-free ferry that crosses between Kootenay Bay and Balfour. The lake is a popular summer tourist destination.
| Kootenay Lake | |
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Map of Kootenay Lake, British Columbia | |
Kootenay Lake | |
| Location | Kootenay region, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°38′N 116°55′W |
| Primary inflows | Kootenay River |
| Primary outflows | Kootenay River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 104 km (65 mi) |
| Max. width | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Average depth | west arm 10 m (33 ft), main lake 45 m (148 ft) |
| Max. depth | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Residence time | avg. 1.5 years |
| Surface elevation | 532 m (1,745 ft) |
| Settlements | Nelson, British Columbia |
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