Milk River Ridge Reservoir

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Milk River Ridge Reservoir
Location Southern Alberta
Coordinates 49°21′58″N 112°31′09″W / 49.36611, -112.51917Coordinates: 49°21′58″N 112°31′09″W / 49.36611, -112.51917
Lake type reservoir
Primary inflows Nine Mile Coulee
Primary outflows Nine Mile Coulee
Basin countries Canada
Surface elevation 1030 m

Milk River Ridge Reservoir is an artificial lake in southern Alberta, Canada. It is located about 44 km (27 mi) south-east of Lethbridge, along Highway 506, west of Highway 4 and is a popular spot for summer activities.

The lake is developed along the Nine Mile Coulee. It lies at an elevation of 1,030 meters (3,379 ft), has a length of 16 kilometers (10 mi) and a maximum width of 1.4 kilometers (0.9 mi). It is named for the Milk River Ridge, an elevated area that lies to the south, between the lake and Milk River.

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