Luke Lake (Haliburton County) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Luke Lake |
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| Location | Haliburton County, Ontario |
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| Type | lake |
| Part of | Ottawa River drainage basin |
| Primary outflows | unnamed stream to Fishtail Lake |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 490 metres (1,610 ft) |
| Max. width | 410 metres (1,350 ft) |
| Surface area | 12.64 hectares (31.2 acres) |
| Surface elevation | 421 metres (1,381 ft) |
Luke Lake (which is lac Luke in French) is a small, quiet lake located in the area of Dysart et al in Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada. It's part of Central Ontario and plays a role in the much larger Ottawa River drainage basin. This means that all the water from Luke Lake eventually makes its way to the Ottawa River!
Exploring Luke Lake's Geography
Luke Lake might be small, but it's a neat place to learn about how lakes fit into the natural world. The lake covers an area of about 12.64 hectares, which is roughly the size of 31 football fields. It's about 490 metres long and 410 metres wide. Imagine standing on its shore; you'd be about 421 metres above sea level! The closest little community to Luke Lake is Kennaway, which is about 2.5 kilometres to the east.
Where Does the Water Come From and Go?
Water is always on the move! For Luke Lake, the main source of water, called the inflow, is an unnamed creek that flows into the lake from its northwest side.
The water then leaves Luke Lake from its southeast end through another unnamed creek. This creek flows into a nearby lake called Fishtail Lake. From Fishtail Lake, the water continues its journey through several other waterways:
- First, it flows into Allen Creek.
- Then, it reaches Benoir Lake.
- After that, it enters the York River.
- Finally, it joins the Madawaska River, which then flows directly into the mighty Ottawa River.
This whole system of rivers and lakes that water flows through is what we call a drainage basin. It's like a giant funnel that collects all the water in an area and directs it towards a larger river or ocean.
