| Peerless Lake | |
|---|---|
  Peerless Lake | |
| Location | Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 56°37′N114°40′W / 56.617°N 114.667°W Coordinates: 56°37′N114°40′W / 56.617°N 114.667°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Max. length | 15.6 km (9.7 mi) |
| Max. width | 9.7 km (6.0 mi) |
| Surface area | 82.6 km2 (31.9 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 14.6 m (48 ft) |
| Max. depth | 35.4 m (116 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 691 m (2,267 ft) |
| References | Peerless Lake |
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