Lac Sakami
Lac Sakami is a lake in the northwest of the province of Quebec in Canada. It is located east of James Bay, south of the Robert-Bourassa Reservoir and north of the Opinaca Reservoir.
Lac Sakami | |
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Lac Sakami Location in Quebec | |
Location | Nord-du-Québec, Quebec |
Coordinates | 53°15′07″N 76°45′41″W |
Primary outflows | Sakami River, Eastmain River |
Basin countries | Canada |
Surface area | 738 km2 (285 sq mi) |
Average depth | 113 m (371 ft) |
Surface elevation | 186 m (610 ft) |
References | [1][2][3][4] |
Lac Sakami is now a reservoir of the James Bay Project with a depth of 113 m (371 ft), an elevation of 186 m (610 ft) and an area of 738 km2 (285 sq mi). Prior to being used as a reservoir it had an area of 533 km2 (206 sq mi). The Cree called the lake Mesackamee.[4]
See also
References
- "World Lake Database (Lake Sakami)". Retrieved 2015-02-21.
- "Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Geographical Names (Lac Sakami)". Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- "Atlas of Canada Toporama". Retrieved 2015-03-30.
- "Commission de toponymie du Québec - Banque des noms de lieux - Toponyme: "Lac Sakami"". Retrieved 2015-04-16.
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