Lake Katam

The Lake Katam is one of the larger lakes in Ounianga Kebir, a lake system in the Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Region in the north-east basin of Chad. These lakes are notable for their running in the north–south headlands, by the Trade wind are formed. They are the remnant of a much larger lake, that filled the basin during the so-called green Sahara-time, which lasted from about BC 10000–1500.

Lake Katam
Lake Katam Lake Katam
Location	Sahara Chad
Coordinates	19°1′N 20°30′E
Primary inflows	subsurface; evaporation
Primary outflows	subsurface
Basin countries	Chad
Max. length	2.4 km (1.5 mi)
Max. width	1 km (0.62 mi)
Surface elevation	377 m (1,237 ft)

See also

• Lake Yoa
• Lakes of Ounianga