Near Southbank in Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Ootsa Lake Nechako Reservoir

Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 4, 2008

1. Ootsa Lake Nechako Reservoir Marker

Inscription. In 1952, the Kenney Dam was constructed on the Nechako River to service the new Alcan aluminum smelter at Kitimat, resulting in the creation of the Nechako Reservoir and the relocation of over 75 families. The damming also linked the rivers and lakes of Ootsa, Intata, Whitesail, Chelaslie, Tetachuck, Tahtsa and Natalkuz into the reservoir with a surface area of over 90,000 hectares.

Erected by Government of British Columbia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. 53° 48.3′ N, 126° 2.562′ W. Marker is near Southbank, British Columbia, in Bulkley-Nechako. Marker is on Ootsa Lake Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Southbank BC V0J 2P0, Canada. Touch for directions.

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Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 4, 2008

2. Ootsa Lake Nechako Reservoir Marker

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Photographed By Dawn Bowen, July 4, 2008

3. Ootsa Lake Nechako Reservoir

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,038 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2008, by Dawn Bowen of Fredericksburg, Virginia. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.