Williams Lake (British Columbia) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Williams Lake |
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 Williams Lake
Location in British Columbia
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| Location | British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 52°07′01″N 122°04′19″W / 52.11694°N 122.07194°W |
| Primary inflows | San Jose River |
| Primary outflows | Williams Lake River |
| Catchment area | 2,240 km2 (860 sq mi) |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 7.2 km (4.5 mi) |
| Max. width | 1.3 km (0.81 mi) |
| Surface area | 7.2 km2 (2.8 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 12.2 m (40 ft) |
| Max. depth | 24.1 m (79 ft) |
| Water volume | 0.088 km3 (71,000 acre⋅ft) |
| Residence time | ca. 1.9 years |
| Surface elevation | 565 m (1,854 ft) |
| Settlements | Williams Lake |
Williams Lake is a beautiful lake located in the city of the same name. This city is found in the Cariboo region of British Columbia, Canada. The lake is an important part of the area.
A special place called Williams Lake Indian Reserve No. 1, also known as "Sugarcane Reserve," is located around the east side of the lake. A major road, British Columbia Highway 97, which is also called the Cariboo Highway, runs along the northern edge of the lake.
The lake gets its water from the San Jose River, which flows into it from the northwest. Water then flows out of Williams Lake into the Williams Lake River. This river eventually carries the water to the larger Fraser River.
Understanding Williams Lake's Climate
Williams Lake has cooler water temperatures compared to some other lakes nearby. This is because it sits at a lower elevation on the Cariboo Plateau. The elevation of a lake affects how warm or cold its water gets.
