Deka Lake

Deka Lake
Deka Lake is located in British Columbia
Deka Lake
Deka Lake
LocationCariboo, British Columbia
Coordinates51°39′47″N 120°47′10″W / 51.663°N 120.786°W / 51.663; -120.786
Primary inflowsSulphurous Lake
Primary outflowsDeka Creek
Basin countriesCanada
Surface area1,153.80 ha (2,851.1 acres)
Average depth21.6 m (71 ft)
Max. depth91.44 m (300.0 ft)
Surface elevation1,113 m (3,652 ft)[1]
Islands2

Deka Lake is a freshwater body of water located in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. It is located in the Interlakes area. The lake holds two islands, one of which is privately owned. The name also applies to the surrounding rural community. The name comes from a misspelling of the name Decker, which was the name of a family from the Canim Lake Indian Band.[2]

  1. ^ "Deka Lake". British Columbia Adventure Network. Interactive Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved April 11, 2013.
  2. ^ P., G. P.; Akrigg, Helen B. (1997). British Columbia Place Names (Third ed.). Vancouver: UBC Press. p. 61. ISBN 0-7748-0637-0.