Type man-made reservoir Primary outflows Brazeau River Max. length 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) Length 13 km Outflow location Brazeau River Inflow source Brazeau River | Primary inflows Basin countries Canada Max. width 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) Width 6 km Province Alberta | |
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Brazeau Reservoir is a large man made reservoir in Alberta, Canada.
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Map of Brazeau Reservoir, Alberta, Canada
It is located in Brazeau County of central Alberta, 55 kilometres (34 mi) south-west of Drayton Valley.
It was developed along the Brazeau River, at the confluence with Elk River, in the hydrographic basin of the North Saskatchewan River.
Energy production
The dam and hydroelectric plant are managed by TransAlta. The plant produces 394,000 MW·h per year, with a capacity of 355 megawatts. Brazeau Reservoir is the largest hydroelectric plant owned by TransAlta.
An unusual feature of this hydroelectric development commissioned in 1965 is a pump system capable of lifting water from the reservoir into the 20 kilometres (12 mi) long canal leading to the power plant so that it can operate at low reservoir water levels.
Recreation
The Brazeau Reservoir Provincial Recreation Area is established near the lake, upstream from the dam and another three campgrounds dot its shores