Water Levels

Christie Lake is unique in that its water level is a function of what is happening on Bobs Lake.  It also has a very shallow outlet which causes a restriction to the flows thereby slowing the passing of water down stream.

Water levels and flow rates on Christie Lake are influenced by the uncontrolled outlet of the lake and the water control operation at the Bolingbroke Dam (at the Bobs Lake outlet) by Parks Canada – Rideau Canal.
Flushing rates vary from lake to lake.  The flushing rate of Christie Lake is ~ 2.7 times per year.  This high turnover of water volume means that sediments, nutrients, and pollutants may not accumulate as quickly as in lakes with a lower flushing rate.

Balancing flow and water levels is not an exact science and very subject to Mother Nature.

Understanding Spring Christie Lake Water Levels 2011 – pdf224kB