Rattlesnake Lake (Alberta)
Rattlesnake Lake, also known as Sauder Reservoir, is a manmade lake in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately 23 km (14 mi) northwest of Seven Persons and 29 km (18 mi) west of Medicine Hat.[1][2][3][4]
| Rattlesnake Lake | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Alberta |
| Coordinates | 49°58′01″N 110°59′55″W |
| Primary inflows | Stafford Reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Murray Lake |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 9.9 km (6.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 2.3 km (1.4 mi) |
| Surface area | 1,070 ha (2,600 acres) |
| Average depth | 3.6 m (12 ft) |
| Max. depth | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Water volume | 38,071.23 dam3 (1.344473×109 cu ft) |
| Surface elevation | 794 m (2,605 ft) |
| Islands | 0 |
| Settlements | 0 |
Attractions
Golden Sheaf Park, which contains 454 private campsites, is located adjacent to the lake.[5]
References
- The Angler’s Atlas - Lakes - Rattlesnake Lake
- Go Walleye! - Fish Hard or Go Home! Archived 2013-02-16 at Archive.today
- "Fish Assemblage in Southern Alberta Reservoirs, 2003" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016.
- "Bathymetry of Rattlesnake Lake (Sauder Reservoir)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2013.
- "Every Drop Counts". Alberta Irrigation. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012.
See also
- List of lakes in Alberta
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