Zama Lake
| Zama Lake | |
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| Location | Alberta |
| Coordinates | 58°43′8.8″N 119°5′41.5″W / 58.719111°N 119.094861°W |
| Primary outflows | Hay River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 35 km |
| Max. width | 8 km |
| Surface area | 55 km² |
| Surface elevation | 320 m |
| Settlements | Zama City |
Zama Lake is a large lake in the Municipal District of Mackenzie No. 23, in north-western Alberta, Canada
It is located approximately 100km west of High Level, at the confluence of Zama River and Hay River. The lake covers 55 km² and forms an intricated river, lakes and wetland system.
The name derives from Zamba, a Dene Tha Indian Chief.
A small hamlet, Zama City stands approximately 50 km North of the lake[1] and the indian reserve Chateh of the Dene Tha' Nation is also located south of the lake.
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