Upper Campbell Lake

Upper Campbell Lake
Upper Campbell Lake is located in Vancouver Island
Upper Campbell Lake
Upper Campbell Lake
Coordinates49°54′59.4″N 125°39′42.3″W / 49.916500°N 125.661750°W / 49.916500; -125.661750
Primary inflowsCampbell River, Elk River
Primary outflowsCampbell River
First flooded1958 (1958)
Surface area2,978 ha (7,360 acres)
Average depth12.2 m (40 ft)
Max. depth39.6 m (130 ft)
Water volume84,110,400 m3 (2.97033×109 cu ft)
Shore length121.726 km (13.500 mi)
Surface elevation221 m (725 ft)
References[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Upper Campbell Lake is a reservoir on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The lake was flooded in 1958 for a large hydroelectric project, which raised the water level by 30 metres (98 ft). Crest Creek and headwaters of the Heber River are diverted into the lake.[2] Part of the lake and its watershed is located in Strathcona Provincial Park, and the Strathcona Park Lodge is located on the eastern side. Freshwater fish species in the lake include Cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout and Dolly varden.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference DistrictofCR was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Fish and Fish Habitat Inventory of Lower Campbell River Watershed" (PDF). MJ Lough Environmental Consultants for British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks.
  3. ^ "Vancouver Island Large Lakes Management Plan" (PDF). Fish and Wildlife Branch, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.