One Eye Lake facts for kids
Quick facts for kids One Eye Lake |
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 One Eye Lake
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 51°58′N 124°54′W / 51.967°N 124.900°W |
| Primary inflows | Klinaklini River |
| Primary outflows | Klinaklini River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.5 km (0.93 mi) |
| Surface area | 7.0661 km2 (2.7282 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 6.1 m (20 ft) |
| Max. depth | 9.8 m (32 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.0431 cubic kilometres (0.0103 cu mi) |
| Shore length1 | 17.5 km (10.9 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 915 m (3,002 ft) |
| Islands | 2 |
| Settlements | Kleena Kleene, British Columbia |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
One-Eye Lake is a beautiful freshwater lake located in the West Chilcotin area of British Columbia, Canada. It sits just east of the small community of Kleena Kleene, British Columbia. This amazing lake is a popular spot for fishing. It also has a campsite run by the BC Forest Service on its south side, perfect for outdoor adventures.
About One-Eye Lake
One-Eye Lake is known for its clear, clean water. It's a great place to enjoy nature. The lake is about 4.5 km (2.8 mi) long and 1.5 km (0.93 mi) wide. Its deepest point is around 9.8 m (32 ft).
Rivers and Water Flow
The Klinaklini River is very important to One-Eye Lake. It is the only river that flows into and out of the lake. After leaving the lake to the west, the Klinaklini River soon joins another river called the McClinchy River. This connection helps keep the lake's water fresh and moving.
How One-Eye Lake Got Its Name
The lake gets its unique name from a person known as Chief One-Eye. He was a local leader who was known for having only one eye. Chief One-Eye was laid to rest on the north side of the lake in 1911. This makes the lake's name a tribute to his memory.
