Opuntia Lake
Opuntia Lake MBS
Opuntia Lake MBS is a migratory bird sanctuary that encompasses all of Opuntia Lake and covers an area of 13.91 km (5.37 sq mi). It was founded in 1952 and is an important stop-over for migratory birds as it is "strategically positioned along a major flyway for geese and other waterfowl". Birds commonly found at the MBS include the Canada goose, white-fronted goose, snow goose, Ross's gull, mallard, northern pintail, sandhill crane, and the tundra swan.
Opuntia Lake Control
Opuntia Lake Control (51°45′43″N 108°32′47″W / 51.7619°N 108.5464°W) is a dam built in 1946 along the course of Eagle Creek. It created Opuntia Lake, which is a reservoir with a volume of 18,919 dam (668,100,000 cu ft) and is operated by the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency. The dam measures 2.1 m (6 ft 11 in) high.
See also
References
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