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Priest Lake is a natural lake situated in Bonner County, Idaho, near the town of Coolin.
The lake is fed by a combination of stream inflow, snowmelt, and groundwater. It is surrounded by mountains and forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor recreational activities, including skiing, hiking, and fishing. The lake has a rich history, as it was originally used by Native American tribes for hunting and fishing. Later, it became a popular spot for logging and milling operations. Today, the lake is used for both agricultural and recreational purposes. The Priest Lake snowpack is an important source of water for irrigation and hydropower generation in the region. The lake is also a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from across the country.
Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin
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1890cfs |
Pack River Nr Colburn Id
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610cfs |
Priest River Nr Priest River Id
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2510cfs |
Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa
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33100cfs |
Kootenai River @ Tribal Hatchery Nr Bonners Ferry
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15700cfs |
Outlet Creek Near Metaline Falls
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19cfs |
| Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change | 1.58% |
| Percent of Normal | 147% |
| Minimum |
0.01 ft
2018-03-08 |
| Maximum |
6.31 ft
2022-12-20 |
| Average | 2 ft |
| Dam_Height | 12 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 8 |
| Drainage_Area | 572 |
| Year_Completed | 1979 |
| Nid_Storage | 76100 |
| River_Or_Stream | PRIEST LAKE PRIEST RIVER |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 23800 |
| Hazard_Potential | Significant |
| Outlet_Gates | None |
| Dam_Length | 194 |
| Nid_Height | 12 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Outlet
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Outlet at Priest Lake Campground
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Bartoo Island Group Site/Campgrounds
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Luby Bay Campground
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Luby Bay
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Schneider
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Forest Boundary, Sec. 34, T59N, R2W To Harrison Lake, Sec. 31, T62N, R2W
Upper Priest River
Segment 2 Flows For Almost 10 Miles From The Intersection With Trail 312 To Its Confluence With The Upper Priest River To Segment 2 Flows For Almost 10 Miles From The Intersection With Trail 312 To Its Confluence With The Upper Priest River
Segment 1 Is Classified As Wild And Flows From Its Source For Almost Five Miles To The Intersection With Trail 312 To Segment 1 Is Classified As Wild And Flows From Its Source For Almost To The Intersection With Trail 312
Long Canyon Pass, Sec. 30, T63N, R2W To Forest Boundary, Road #417, Sec. 25, T63N, R2W
Ne1/4 Of Sec 13, T40N, R46E To Nw1/4 Of Sec 5, T40N, R46E