Milk River Ridge Reservoir

Milk River Ridge Reservoir
Milk River Ridge Reservoir
Location Warner County No. 5, Alberta
Coordinates 49°22′29″N 112°35′43″W / 49.37472°N 112.59528°W / 49.37472; -112.59528Coordinates: 49°22′29″N 112°35′43″W / 49.37472°N 112.59528°W / 49.37472; -112.59528
Lake type reservoir
Primary inflows Nine Mile Coulee
Primary outflows Nine Mile Coulee
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 4.6 km (2.9 mi)
Max. width 13.7 km (8.5 mi)
Surface area 15.3 km2 (5.9 sq mi)
Average depth 8.4 m (28 ft)
Max. depth 16.5 m (54 ft)
Surface elevation 1,032 m (3,386 ft)
References Milk River Ridge Reservoir

Milk River Ridge Reservoir is an artificial lake in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located about 44 km (27 mi) south-east of Lethbridge, along Highway 506, west of Highway 4 and is a popular spot for summer activities.

The lake is developed along the Nine Mile Coulee. It lies at an elevation of 1,030 meters (3,380 ft), has a length of 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) and a maximum width of 1.4 kilometers (0.87 mi). It is named for the Milk River Ridge, an elevated area that lies to the south, between the lake and Milk River.

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