Kenai Lake facts for kids
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North Kenai lake near Cooper Landing
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 Kenai Lake
Location in Alaska
Kenai Lake
Location in North America
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| Location | Kenai Peninsula, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 60°23′32″N 149°34′24″W / 60.39222°N 149.57333°W |
| Type | Natural Freshwater |
| Primary inflows | Snow River, Trail River |
| Primary outflows | Kenai River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 22 mi (35 km) |
| Surface area | 13,813 acres (5,590 ha) |
| Average depth | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Max. depth | 540 ft (160 m) |
| Surface elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Settlements | Cooper Landing, Primrose |
Kenai Lake is a large, "zig-zag" shaped lake on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. The lake forms the headwaters of the Kenai River, and is itself a destination for fishing and other outdoor activity. Due to its size and shape it is accessible from both the Sterling Highway and the Seward Highway.
See also
In Spanish: Lago Kenai para niños
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