Miller Lake (Gouin Reservoir) facts for kids
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Watershed of Saint-Maurice River
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 Miller Lake
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| Location | La Tuque |
| Coordinates | 48°39′30″N 75°09′04″W / 48.65833°N 75.15111°W |
| Type | Lake of dam |
| Primary inflows | Outlet of Lacasse Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Simard Lake (Gouin Reservoir) |
| Primary outflows | Du Mâle Lake (Gouin Reservoir) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.6 kilometres (0.37 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 402 metres (1,319 ft) |
Miller Lake is a freshwater lake found in the western part of the Gouin Reservoir. It is located near the town of La Tuque in the Mauricie area of Quebec, Canada.
This lake is entirely within the Lacasse area. It's a popular spot for fun activities like fishing and boating. The forests around it are also used for logging.
The lake's water level can change a lot, especially in winter. This is because of how water is managed at the Gouin Dam. The lake's level matches the level of the larger Gouin Reservoir. Miller Lake is usually frozen from mid-November to the end of April. It's generally safe to walk or play on the ice from early December to late March.
How Miller Lake Was Formed
Miller Lake wasn't always this size. It became much larger after the La Loutre Dam was built in 1916. This dam created the huge Gouin Reservoir. The lake grew even more when the water levels were raised again in 1946 with the development of the Gouin Dam.
Lakes and Rivers Nearby
Miller Lake is connected to many other lakes and rivers. Here are some of the main ones:
- North side: De la Rencontre Lake, De la Rencontre Creek, Pascagama River.
- East side: Du Mâle Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Bourgeois Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Toussaint Lake, Bureau Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Marmette Lake.
- South side: Simard Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Du Mâle Lake (Gouin Reservoir).
- West side: Simard Lake (Gouin Reservoir), Plamondon Creek (Gouin Reservoir), Berthelot River.
Miller Lake is shaped a bit like a crab, stretching about 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) to the northeast. The northern and northeastern parts of the lake have wetlands, which are areas of land covered by water. The lake gets its water from Simard Lake (Gouin Reservoir) and Lacasse Lake (Gouin Reservoir).
Where the Water Flows
The water from Miller Lake flows into Du Mâle Lake (Gouin Reservoir). From there, it travels a long way, about 99.2 kilometres (61.6 mi), to the Gouin Dam.
After the water passes through the Gouin Dam, it flows into the Saint-Maurice River. This river eventually reaches Trois-Rivières, where it joins the mighty Saint Lawrence River.
What's in a Name?
The name "Miller" is a family name that comes from England.
The official name "lac Miller" was given on December 5, 1968, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec. This group is in charge of naming places in Quebec.
