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 betwe…
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.
Location: Kootenay region, British Columbia
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)
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