Public Advisory: Controlled Water Release has ended in the Star Lake Area | Controlled Water Release continues in Hinds Lake Area
September 29, 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travelers in the Star Lake area of Central Newfoundland that the Company is no longer releasing water at the Star Lake Spillway into Star Brook and Beothuk Lake, but additional releases may be required.
The Company is continuing to release water in the Hinds Lake area of Western Newfoundland at the Hinds Lake Spillway through Hinds Brook into Grand Lake.
People are advised to use these areas with great caution as water levels and flows will be higher than normal and may be unpredictable.