Coquitlam Lake
Reservoir in North of Coquitlam, British Columbia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Coquitlam Lake is a reservoir located just north of Coquitlam, British Columbia. It is one of the three main water sources for Metro Vancouver, and part of the Coquitlam watershed. It is also a part of BC Hydro's power generation system. A tunnel directs water from the lake to nearby Buntzen Lake, and from there to a pair of power stations.[1]
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Coquitlam Lake | |
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Location | North of Coquitlam, British Columbia |
Coordinates | 49°24′N 122°47′W |
Type | Reservoir |
Primary inflows | Coquitlam River |
Primary outflows | Coquitlam River |
Basin countries | Canada |
Surface area | 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
Islands | Coquitlam Island |
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