Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Outflows Being Increased from Norman Dam


Water levels on Lake of the Woods are rising more quickly than expected.

Over the past week, the lake has gone up about nine inches.

As a result, the Lake of the Woods Control Board has approved daily
increases in outflow from the Norman Dam into the Winnipeg River.

Yesterday, outflows were increased by 50 cubic meters per second, and
a similar increase is being planned later today.

More increases are planned this week, which will mean water levels on the Winnipeg River could  rise by as much as two feet below the Norman Dam.