| Coquitlam Lake | |
|---|---|
  Coquitlam Lake | |
| Location | North of Coquitlam, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°24′N 122°47′W / 49.400°N 122.783°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Coquitlam River |
| Primary outflows | Coquitlam River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area | 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Islands | Coquitlam Island |
Coquitlam Lake is a reservoir located just north of Coquitlam, British Columbia. It is one of the three main water sources for Metro Vancouver, and part of the Coquitlam watershed. It is also a part of BC Hydro's power generation system. A tunnel directs water from the lake to nearby Buntzen Lake, and from there to a pair of power stations.[1]
- ^ BC Hydro: Coquitlam River and Buntzen Lake Watersheds Archived 2007-10-13 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 22 February 2009