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Interesting Facts
Lake Nipissing
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When Lake Nipissing is lowered one centimetre
over one day, the French River may rise by over 48 centimetres.
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If watershed soil conditions are very wet, Lake
Nipissing may rise four times the amount of rainfall received.
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During the boating season, the Lake Nipissing
water level may fluctuate up to half a meter.
French River
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During the initial spring melt, inflows into
the French River can increase by 100 cubic metres per second
within four days in the Dry Pine Bay area, resulting in a water
level rise of 60 centimeters on the river.
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An adjustment of the water levels at the French
River dams affects Wolseley Bay in one day, Dry Pine Bay in
three to five days, and Hartley Bay in four to eight days,
depending on weather conditions.
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During the boating season, Wolseley Bay water
levels may vary 1.85 metres. Dry Pine Bay
levels may vary 2.3 metres.
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