Frank Lake (Alberta)

Frank Lake
Observation blind, Frank Lake wetlands.
Frank Lake
Location	Foothills County, Alberta
Coordinates	50°34′01″N 113°42′29″W / 50.567°N 113.708°W / 50.567; -113.708
Type	Marsh
Primary inflows	Treated municipal and industrial wastewater via pipeline, agricultural runoff, Mazeppa Creek, Blackie Creek.
Primary outflows	Overland flow to Little Bow River
Basin countries	Canada
Surface area	43.74 km2 (16.89 sq mi)
Average depth	Basin 1 mean depth: .67 metres (2.2 ft)
Surface elevation	1,000 metres (3,300 ft)

Frank Lake is a restored wetland located 6 km (3.7 mi) east of High River, Alberta, 50 km (31 mi) south of Calgary, near Blackie. The lake is controlled by Ducks Unlimited Canada for wildlife management purposes, and is an Important Bird Area and Key Biodiversity Area. It is one of four Alberta lakes with the same name.^[1]