Additionally, the International Lake Superior Board of Control is reporting an increase in water levels in Lake Superior for the month of April
While hour-to-hour and day-to-day flows will vary some, the St. Marys Rapids will see a flow increase beginning today.
The increase in flow through the rapids comes as gate settings at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will be increased from a setting equivalent to approximately one-half gate fully open ) to a setting equivalent to approximately three gates fully open.Following is a full release from the Board detailing the flow changes along with water level information for Lake Superior:
The Board expects the total St. Marys River flow in May to be 2,000 m3/s , as prescribed by Regulation Plan 2012. Actual hour-to-hour and day-to-day flows may vary depending on hydrologic conditions, as well as variations in flow from the hydropower plants. The gate setting of the Compensating Works at the head of the St. Marys Rapids will be increased on May 6 from a setting equivalent to approximately one-half gate fully open ) to a setting equivalent to approximately three gates fully open, to meet the Plan 2012-prescribed flow in May in consideration of capacity restrictions at the hydropower plants. Gate No.
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