Schwatka Lake

Schwatka Lake is a created by the damming of the in Whitehorse, Yukon, completed in 1958. The dam provides electrical power generation and is operated by the Yukon Energy Corporation.
  • Lake
  • …has a surface elevation of around 640 metres (2,100 feet)
  • Description: lake in Yukon, Canada

Places of Interest

Highlights include Whitehorse Water Aerodrome and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Whitehorse.
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Latitude
60.68349° or 60° 41′ 1″ north
Longitude
-135.03402° or 135° 2′ 3″ west
Open location code
94G6MXM8+99
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­lake
Geo­Names ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Schwatka Lake” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Schwatka Lake (lanaw sa Yukon)”
  • Cebuano: “Schwatka Lake”
  • French: “Lac Schwatka”
  • Italian: “lago Schwatka”
  • Russian: “Cватка”
  • Russian: “Шватка”
  • Swedish: “Schwatka Lake”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Riverdale and Miles Canyon.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ear Lake and Whitehorse Hydro Plant.

Yukon: Highlights

Learn more about Whitehorse and Tombstone Territorial Park.
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