Charlie Lake & Watershed

About Charlie Lake

Charlie Lake is a very productive body of water, supporting a rich and diverse range of flora and fauna.

On average, algae and plants begin to increase in density around mid-June, peak in late July to mid-August and slowly decline during fall.

Charlie Lake by the Numbers

Lake Size

Lake area:

km2

Lake length:

km

Shoreline length:

km

Lake Depth

Lake maximum depth:

m

Lake mean depth:

m

Lake & Watershed Elevation

Lake elevation:

m

Watershed elevation range:

m
m

Lake Evaporation

Lake evaporation rates:
from 
to 
millimetres per day
Equivalent to:
from 
to 
million litres per day

Lake Volume

Lake volume at weir level:

dam3
Lake volume reduction 1m below weir:
%
Lake volume reduction 2m below weir:
%
Lake volume reduction 3m below weir:
%

Lake Turnover

Lake turnover rate:

years

Plant Growth

About
%

of the lake's volume is within the zone where sunlight is available for plant growth.

Watershed Size

Watershed area:

km2

Total streams and drainages:

km

Watershed Land

About
%

of the land within the watershed is privately owned

Amenities

1 Regional Park

2 Provincial Parks

Charlie Lake Challenges

More info coming soon!