| Kootenay Lake[1] | |
|---|---|
 Map of Kootenay Lake, British Columbia | |
![Kootenay Lake[1] is located in British Columbia](view_image.php?q=Kootenay_Lake&sq=&lang=&file=File:Canada_British_Columbia_relief_location_map.jpg) ![Kootenay Lake[1]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0c/Red_pog.svg/6px-Red_pog.svg.png){kind=small} Kootenay Lake[1] | |
| Location | Kootenay region, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°38′N 116°55′W / 49.633°N 116.917°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 |
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.[2]
- ^ "Balance of Power, Hydroelectric Development in Southeastern BC, Kootenay Lake". Virtual Museum. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2011.
- ^ "International Lake Environment Committee, Promoting Sustainable Management of the World's Lakes and Reservoirs, KOOTENAY LAKE, February 15, 2011". Wldb.ilec.or.jp. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-02.