A heads up to those in the Moira and Napanee water regions, Quinte Conservation will be conducting the annual Fall Dam Drawdown on, or after, Tuesday, October 10.
Shoreline residents can expect changing water levels above and below:
Napanee Region
- 13 Island Lake Dam
- Bellrock Dam
- James Lazier Dam
- Laraby Rapids Dam situated below Beaver Lake
- Middle Arden Dam
- Second Depot Lake Dam
- Upper Arden Dam situated below Big Clear Lake
- Varty Lake Dam
Moira Region
- Caton’s Weir situated below Stoco Lake
- Deerock Lake Dam
- Downey’s Rapids Weir situated below Moira Lake
- Lingham Lake Dam
- O’Hara Mill Dam
- Skootamatta Lake Dam
If you own property upstream from these structures, you can expect water levels to decrease to normal fall levels and should ensure that all boats and floating docks have been removed before hand.
Written by Emily Chatwood

