John Hart Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Hart Lake |
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 John Hart Lake
Location in Vancouver Island
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| Coordinates | 50°02′46.1″N 125°22′54.3″W / 50.046139°N 125.381750°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Campbell River |
| Primary outflows | Campbell River |
| First flooded | 1947 |
| Surface area | 362.6 ha (896 acres) |
| Average depth | 12.2 m (40 ft) |
| Max. depth | 22.9 m (75 ft) |
| Water volume | 43,046,400 m3 (1.52017×109 cu ft) |
| Shore length1 | 27.84 km (17.30 mi) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
John Hart Lake is a special kind of lake located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It is a "reservoir," which means it's a large, man-made lake built to store water.
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Discovering John Hart Lake
John Hart Lake was created in 1947. It was formed when a big wall, called the John Hart Dam, was built across the Campbell River. This dam held back the river's water, forming the lake we see today.
Why John Hart Lake Is Important
This lake is very important for the nearby city of Campbell River. It provides the main source of water for the city's residents.
The Campbell River flows out of John Hart Lake at the dam. From there, the water goes through the John Hart generating station. This station uses the power of the flowing water to create electricity.
Facts About the Lake
John Hart Lake covers an area of about 362.6 hectares. That's like 900 football fields! Its average depth is about 12.2 meters (around 40 feet). At its deepest point, the lake goes down to 22.9 meters (about 75 feet).
Who Was John Hart?
The lake is named after a very important person named John Hart. He was a Canadian politician. He served as the 23rd Premier of British Columbia. A Premier is like the head of the government for a province, similar to a state governor in the United States.
