Lac Sakami facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lac Sakami
Lac Sakami Location in Quebec
Location	Nord-du-Québec, Quebec
Coordinates	53°15′07″N 76°45′41″W / 53.25194°N 76.76139°W / 53.25194; -76.76139
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)

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 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.