The current level of Lake of the Woods is 322.66 m (1058.6 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level decreased by 3 cm (1 in) over the past week and is expected to decline by 1 to 3 cm (1 in) over the next week. Lake of the Woods authorized outflow will decrease to 100 m3/s on Friday, September 15.
This outflow reduction will cause levels on the Winnipeg River to decrease by approximately 8 cm (2 in) downstream of the Norman Dam, 3 cm (1 in) at the Dalles and will cause very little level change at Minaki.
The current level of Lac Seul is 356.07 m (1168.2 ft), a 15th percentile level for this time of year. The lake level declined by 2 cm (0.5 in) over the past week and is expected to remain stable over the next week.
The work to replace the Ear Falls Dam safety boom has been delayed and will now occur from September 26 to October 10. Lac Seul outflow will remain at 100 m3/s until then and for the duration of the work.