 Located northeast of Moose Jaw, Buffalo Pound Lake is the first major lake along the path of the Qu'Appelle river after being released from the Qu'Appelle River Dam at Lake Diefenbaker.At levels of full supply, Buffalo Pound Lake holds of water that is used for recreation, industrial operations and to supply water to roughly one quarter of the province.This non-potable water supply system is intended to service the needs of multiple industrial customers and meet the ever-growing demands of the Belle Plaine area, particularly with respect to potash mining operations.