Braddock Reservoir[2] is a protected reservoir about 38 kilometres (24 mi) south-east of Swift Current in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The reservoir is along Wiwa Creek,[3] which is a tributary of the Wood River, in the Old Wives Lake endorheic basin.[4] The community of Braddock is near the lake's western end. Access is from Highway 721.[5]
| Braddock Reservoir | |
|---|---|
  Braddock Reservoir Location in Saskatchewan  Braddock Reservoir Braddock Reservoir (Canada) | |
| Location | RM of Coulee No. 136, Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 50°05′00″N 107°22′02″W / 50.0834°N 107.3673°W |
| Type | Reservoir |
| Part of | Wood River drainage basin |
| Primary inflows | Wiwa Creek |
| River sources | Wood Mountain Hills |
| Primary outflows | Wiwa Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Managing agency | Saskatchewan Water Security Agency |
| Built | 1951 |
| Surface area | 48.5 ha (120 acres)[1] |
| Max. depth | 6.4 m (21 ft) |
| Shore length1 | 6 km (3.7 mi) |
| Settlements | Braddock |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
In 1951, Braddock Dam was built across Wiwa Creek creating Braddock Reservoir. The dam is owned by the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency.[6][7]
Fish species
editFish commonly found in Braddock Reservoir include northern pike and walleye. The lake is periodically stocked with walleye fry. It was most recently stocked in 2016 with 50,000 walleye fry.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Braddock Reservoir". Angler's Atlas. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Braddock Reservoir". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Wiwa Creek". Canadian Geographical Names Database. Government of Canada. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Old Wives Lake Watershed". WSask. Water Security Agency. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Braddock Reservoir Fishing Map". GPS Nautical Charts. Bist LLC. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Dams and Reservoirs". WSask. Water Security Agency. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ "Braddock Reservoir" (PDF). Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- ^ Siemens, Matthew. "Braddock Reservoir". Sask Lakes. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
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