Salmon Lake (native name, Nahwazuk, meaning "salmon") is a natural lake on the Seward Peninsula in the U.S. state of Alaska. Situated 35 miles (56 km) north of Cape Nome, it drains into Port Clarence through Kruzgamepa River.[1] The lake lies at the foot of the Kigluaik Mountains at an elevation of about 442 feet (135 m). It has a water surface area of 1,800 acres (730 ha) and a drainage area of 81 square miles (210 km²). Its principal supply comes from Grand Central River, which enters it at its western end. A number of small streams also enter the lake from both the north and the south; Fox Creek and Jasper Creek are the most notable of these.[2] Efforts to dam the lake in order to provide power and water supply to mining endeavors occurred from 1906-1907, However these plans were later dropped due to disputes over land ownership and water rights.[3]

Salmon Lake
Salmon Lake
Location	Seward Peninsula, Alaska
Coordinates	64.90278°N 165.00861°W / 64.90278; -165.00861
Type	lake
Primary inflows	Grand Central River
Primary outflows	Kruzgamepa River
Surface area	1,800 acres (730 ha)
Surface elevation	442 feet (135 m)

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