Renfrew – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advising that water levels may rise temporarily from Bark Lake to Kamaniskeg Lake as staff measure the flow of the river during the week of November 5, 2012.The study will verify existing data which OPG uses for managing flows and levels on the Madawaska River.
The river flow during this study period will range from two to 250 cubic meters per second (m3/s) over a two day period. The flow from Bark Lake typically peaks during the spring at 120 m3/s. The level in the river is expected to rise more than three meters during the two day period of the study. The last time that the flow out of Bark Lake was above 250 m3/s was in May 1983. Residents and recreational users may also see increased velocities and should exercise extra caution when around the water.
Visit www.opg.com/watersafety to view OPG water safety education materials and public service announcements.
KAPOA issued a Special Bulletin alerting members to this important event on Friday November 2, 2012. If you didn’t get it, we don’t have your email address! Contact us to be put on our mailing list.
