Updated Advisory – Controlled water release at Star Lake Spillway and Upper Salmon area with potential controlled water releases in Granite Canal areas
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026 – Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travelers that due to recent rainfall, mild temperatures and snowmelt, the Company is currently releasing water at the following locations.
- In the Star Lake area of Central Newfoundland at the Star Lake Spillway into Star Brook and Beothuk Lake.
- In the Upper Salmon area at the North Salmon Dam through the North Salmon River to Long Pond
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is also advising residents, cabin owners and travelers that due to recent rainfall, mild temperatures and snowmelt, the company may be required to release water in the following locations. Releases may begin at any time in the coming days.
- In the Granite Canal area accessed from Central Newfoundland at the Granite Canal Bypass Structure.
- In the Granite Canal area accessed from Central Newfoundland at the Granite Overflow Dykes along Burnt Dam access road into Grey River. Releases at the overflow dykes may wash out the road to Burnt Dam, located 15.5 km from the Granite turn-off.
People are advised to use these areas with great caution as water levels and flows will be higher than normal and may be unpredictable.
May 13, 2026 – Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travelers that due to recent rainfall, mild temperatures and snowmelt, the company is currently releasing water at the following locations.
- In the Star Lake area of Central Newfoundland at the Star Lake Spillway into Star Brook and Beothuk Lake.
- In the Granite Canal area accessed from Central Newfoundland at the Granite Canal Bypass Structure.
- In the Granite Canal area accessed from Central Newfoundland at the Granite Overflow Dykes along Burnt Dam access road into Grey River. Releases at the overflow dykes may wash out the road to Burnt Dam, located 15.5 km from the Granite turn-off.
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is also advising residents, cabin owners and travelers that due to recent rainfall, mild temperatures and snowmelt, the company may be required to release water in the following locations. Releases may begin at any time in the coming days.
- In the Burnt Pond and White Bear River area of Central and Southern Newfoundland at the Burnt Dam Spillway.
- In the Upper Salmon area at the North Salmon Dam through the North Salmon River to Long Pond.
People are advised to use these areas with great caution as water levels and flows will be higher than normal and may be unpredictable.
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May 9, 2026 – Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travelers that due to recent rainfall, mild temperatures and snowmelt, the company is currently releasing water at the following locations.
- in the Star Lake area of Central Newfoundland at the Star Lake Spillway into Star Brook and Beothuk Lake.
- in the Granite Canal area accessed from Central Newfoundland at the Granite Canal Bypass Structure.
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is also advising residents, cabin owners and travelers that due to recent rainfall, mild temperatures and snowmelt, the company may be required to release water in the following locations. Releases may begin at any time in the coming days.
- in the Burnt Pond and White Bear River area of Central and Southern Newfoundland at the Burnt Dam Spillway.
- in the Granite Canal area accessed from Central Newfoundland at the Granite Overflow Dykes along Burnt Dam access road into Grey River. Releases at the overflow dykes may wash out the road to Burnt Dam, located 15.5 km from the Granite turn-off.
People are advised to use these areas with great caution as water levels and flows will be higher than normal and may be unpredictable.
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May 7, 2026 – Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travelers in the Star Lake area of Central Newfoundland that due to recent mild temperatures and snowmelt, the company is currently releasing water at the Star Lake Spillway into Star Brook and Beothuk Lake.
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is also advising residents, cabin owners and travelers that due to recent mild temperatures and snowmelt, the company may be required to release water in the following locations. Releases may begin at any time in the coming days.
- in the Burnt Pond and White Bear River area of Central and Southern Newfoundland at the Burnt Dam Spillway.
- in the Granite Canal area accessed from Central Newfoundland at the Granite Canal Bypass Structure or at the Granite Overflow Dykes along Burnt Dam access road into Grey River. Releases at the overflow dykes may wash out the road to Burnt Dam, located 15.5 km from the Granite turn-off.
People are advised to use these areas with great caution as water levels and flows will be higher than normal and may be unpredictable.
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May 4, 2026 – Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is also advising residents, cabin owners and travelers that due to recent mild temperatures and snowmelt, the company may be required to release water in the below-noted locations. Releases may begin at any time in the coming days.
- Star Lake area of central Newfoundland at the Star Lake Spillway into Star Brook and then Beothuk Lake
- Burnt Pond and White Bear River area of central and southern Newfoundland at the Burnt Dam Spillway.
- Granite Canal area accessed from central Newfoundland at the Granite Canal Bypass Structure or at the Granite Overflow Dykes along Burnt Dam access road into Grey River. Releases at the overflow dykes may wash out the road to Burnt Dam, located 15.5 km from the Granite turn-off.
People are advised to use these areas with great caution as water levels and flows will be higher than normal and may be unpredictable.