Update – Public Safety Advisory: Controlled water release at Hinds Lake and planned maintenance at North Salmon Dam Spillway
October 30, 2026
Update: Oct 30
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.
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is also advising residents, cabin owners and travelers that due to planned maintenance at the North Salmon Dam Spillway on Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4, the Company may be required to initiate a controlled release of water in the Upper Salmon area of Central Newfoundland from the North Salmon Dam Spillway into the North Salmon River.
People are advised to use these areas with great caution as water levels and flows will be higher than normal and may be unpredictable.
Previous, Oct 27:
Residents, cabin owners and travelers in the Star Lake area of central Newfoundland are advised that Hydro is no longer releasing water at the Star Lake Spillway into Star Brook and Beothuk Lake; however, additional releases may be required if conditions change.
Hydro 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.
Previous, Oct 18:
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travelers in the Star Lake area of Central Newfoundland that due to high reservoir water levels from recent rainfall, the Company is releasing water at the Star Lake Spillway into Star Brook and Beothuk Lake.
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.
Previous:
October 14, 2026 – Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is advising residents, cabin owners and travelers in the Star Lake area of Central Newfoundland that there is potential for additional water releases at the Star Lake Spillway due to high water levels in the Star Lake reservoir and forecasted rainfall.
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.