The water levels in Osoyoos Lake have reached historic lows due to dry conditions within the Okanagan basin. The lake level is currently 909.12 ft, which is the lowest on record (Figure 1). Water levels are likely to remain low until more water enters the Okanagan River system.
Water Levels and Flows
The Board expects the total St. Marys River flow in February to be 1,870 cubic meters per second (66,000 cubic feet per second) as prescribed by Regulation Plan 2012.
The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control is conducting an information gathering initiative to develop a Plan of Study to review the 1938 Order on Corra Linn Dam.
The gate setting of the Compensating Works at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will remain at the typical winter gate setting of one-half gate open (Gates #1 and #7 through #10 open 20 cm (8 in) each). The St. Marys Rapids flow will remain at approximately 85 cubic meters per second or 3,000…
The gate setting of the Compensating Works at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will remain at the typical winter gate setting of one-half gate open (Gates #1 and #7 through #10 open 20 cm (8 in) each). The St. Marys Rapids flow will remain at approximately 86 m3/s or 3,000 ft3/s (equivalent to…
The gate setting of the Compensating Works at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will be lowered this month. On Thursday, November 6, Gate #9 and #10 will be lowered to a setting of 20 cm (8 in), and Gate #11 will be closed. Gates #7 and #8 will remain at their current setting of 20 cm (8 in.). Gate…