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Kenai Lake
Lake in the state of Alaska, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kenai Lake (Dena'ina: Sqilan Bena) is a large, "zig-zag" shaped lake[2] on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. The lake forms the headwaters of the Kenai River,[3] and is itself a destination for fishing and other outdoor activity. The Dena'ina call the lake Sqilan Bena, meaning "ridge lake place".[4] Due to its size and shape it is accessible from both the Sterling Highway and the Seward Highway.
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Kenai Lake | |
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![]() North Kenai lake near Cooper Landing | |
Location | Kenai Peninsula, Alaska |
Coordinates | 60°23′32″N 149°34′24″W |
Type | Natural Freshwater |
Primary inflows | Snow River, Trail River |
Primary outflows | Kenai River |
Basin countries | United States |
Max. length | 22 mi (35 km) |
Surface area | 13,813 acres (5,590 ha) |
Average depth | 299 ft (91 m) |
Max. depth | 569 ft (173 m)[1] |
Surface elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
Settlements | Cooper Landing, Primrose |
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