| Omak Lake | |
| Location: | Okanogan, Washington, United States |
| Coordinates: | 48.2785°N -119.3978°W |
| Type: | Lake |
| Length: | 0.88miles |
| Area: | 3243.9acres |
| Depth: | 325feet |
| Volume: | 30710000000ft3 |
| Elevation: | 958feet |
| Cities: | Omak |
| Pushpin Map: | Washington |
Omak Lake is a saline endorheic lake in the U.S. state of Washington, within the Greater Omak Area. The lake covers 3244acres at an elevation of 950feet and is fed by three small creeks. With a volume of 705000acre.ft and depth of 325feet, Omak is the largest saline lake in Washington.[1]
The name Omak comes from the Okanogan placename [umák].[2]
Omak Lake occupies a former channel of the Columbia River.[3] The Okanagan people once believed that Omak Lake was inhabited by spirits, and avoided the area.[3]