Nevers Lake (Gouin Reservoir) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nevers Lake |
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 Nevers Lake
Location in Quebec
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| Location | Canada, Quebec, Mauricie, La Tuque |
| Coordinates | 48°28′08″N 74°37′53″W / 48.46889°N 74.63139°W |
| Type | Dammed lake |
| Primary inflows | Chapman Lake et le Marmette Lake (via baie Marmette Sud) via a common pass, discharge of Oasis Lake, discharge of lacs du Capitaine and Lilie, McSweeney Lake (via Passe du Lac Fou) and discharge of lake Kaakakwakamak. |
| Primary outflows | Brochu Lake |
| Max. length | 17.1 kilometres (10.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 8.9 kilometres (5.5 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 402 metres (1,319 ft) |
Nevers Lake is a large freshwater lake located in the middle-eastern part of the Gouin Reservoir in Quebec, Canada. It's found within the area of La Tuque, a town in the Mauricie region. This lake is an important part of the vast Gouin Reservoir system.
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What is Nevers Lake?
Nevers Lake is a big body of fresh water. It's considered a "dammed lake," which means its water level is controlled by a dam. It's located in the province of Quebec, which is in Canada.
Where is Nevers Lake Located?
Nevers Lake is in the Haute-Mauricie area of Quebec. It's part of the Gouin Reservoir, which is a very large artificial lake. The lake sits at an elevation of about 402 meters (1,319 feet) above sea level.
How Big is Nevers Lake?
Nevers Lake is quite large! It stretches about 17.1 kilometers (10.6 miles) long and is about 8.9 kilometers (5.5 miles) wide. Imagine a lake that's almost 11 miles long – that's a lot of water!
How Water Flows Through Nevers Lake
Lakes like Nevers Lake are part of a bigger water system. Water flows into them from other places and then flows out to other lakes or rivers.
Water Coming In (Inflow)
Nevers Lake gets its water from several sources. Some of the main ones include:
- Chapman Lake
- Marmette Lake (through a bay called Marmette Sud)
- Water also comes from Oasis Lake, and from the lakes called Lacs du Capitaine and Lilie.
- McSweeney Lake also feeds into Nevers Lake through a passage called Passe du Lac Fou.
- Finally, water from Lake Kaakakwakamak also flows in.
Water Going Out (Outflow)
The water from Nevers Lake eventually flows into Brochu Lake. This shows how all these lakes are connected within the Gouin Reservoir system.
Why is it Called Nevers Lake?
The name "Nevers" comes from a family name that is of English origin. It's interesting how many places get their names from people! The name "Lac Nevers" was officially recognized on December 18, 1986, by the Commission de toponymie du Québec, which is the organization in Quebec responsible for naming places.
