Quinte Conservation will start its annual fall dam operations for winter conditions on or after Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Residents in the Moira and Napanee regions should expect water levels to change above and below several dams and weirs.
In the Napanee region, the changes will affect 13 Island Lake Dam, Bellrock Dam, James Lazier Dam, Laraby Rapids Dam, Middle Arden Dam, Second Depot Lake Dam, Upper Arden Dam, and Varty Lake Dam.
In the Moira region, structures affected include Caton’s Weir, Deerock Lake Dam, Downey’s Rapids Weir, Lingham Lake Dam, O’Hara Mill Dam, and Skootamatta Lake Dam.
Property owners upstream should expect lower water levels and remove boats, floating docks, and other equipment before Monday, October 13.
Written by Emily Chatwood
