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Lake Oviáchic

Coordinates: 27°52′20″N 109°51′50″W / 27.8722°N 109.8640°W / 27.8722; -109.8640
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Lake Ouiachic
from space, October 1994
Lake Ouiachic is located in Mexico
Lake Ouiachic
Lake Ouiachic
LocationSierra Madre Occidental, Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico
Coordinates27°52′20″N 109°51′50″W / 27.8722°N 109.8640°W / 27.8722; -109.8640
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsYaqui River
Primary outflowsYaqui River
Basin countriesMexico
Max. length19.6 km (12.2 mi)
Max. width7.8 km (4.8 mi)
Islandsnumerous islands and islets

Lake Ouiachic (also referred to as the Álvaro Obregón Reservoir) is located in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental and is created by the Álvaro Obregón Dam. Lake Ouiachic is fed by and drained by the Yaqui River. The dam was completed in 1952 with the purpose to regulate water flow of the Yaqui River, prevent floods, and generate electricity. Lake Ouiachic is also an expanding tourist and resort area specializing in fishing, boating, and water skiing.