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Okanagan Lake water levels reach record lows for the season
Okanagan Lake is experiencing record low water levels for this time of year. According to the Okanagan Basin Water Board, the lake level was 1,147 millimetres below full pool as of November 1, following a peak level of 341.41 metres earlier this year.
Nelson Jatel, water stewardship director with the Okanagan Basin Water Board, noted that if the upcoming year is a drought, it will mark the fifth consecutive drought year for the Okanagan Valley. The board is also monitoring Kalamalka Lake, where water levels are so low that water is not entering Vernon Creek for the first time on record.
In addition to drought concerns, officials highlighted that the Penticton Dam, constructed in 1954, is nearing the end of its life expectancy. There is currently no plan in place for its replacement.
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Kalamalka Lake · Nelson Jatel · Okanagan Basin Water Board · Okanagan Lake · Penticton Dam
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Kalamalka Lake water levels are so low that water is not entering Vernon Creek. campbellrivermirror.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] There is currently no plan in place to replace the Penticton Dam. campbellrivermirror.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Okanagan Valley could face its fifth consecutive drought year. campbellrivermirror.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] As of November 1, the lake level was 1,147 millimetres below full pool. campbellrivermirror.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Okanagan Lake water levels are the lowest on record for this time of year. campbellrivermirror.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Penticton Dam was built in 1954. campbellrivermirror.com · saanichnews.com · sookenewsmirror.com