Nibi Metrics
Real-time water levels, forecasts, and alerts for lakes and rivers across Canada and the US. Built on official government data.
Nibi Metrics turns raw gauge readings from official hydrometric networks into something a person standing on a dock can actually use: is the water high or low for today, which way is it moving, and how unusual is this? This page explains where every number on the platform comes from and what we do to it along the way.
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Dauphin Lake Water Level
Live lake level, flow, historical records and forecast for Dauphin Lake in Canada, MB, Canada, built from official government gauge data.
- Location Canada, MB, Canada
- Watershed mossy
- Primary gauge 05LJ009 (Water Survey of Canada)
About Dauphin Lake
Dauphin Lake - a central feature of the Mossy watershed.
Located in Manitoba, Dauphin Lake serves as an important aquatic feature within the Mossy watershed, which spans a significant area. This lake is deeply intertwined with the seasonal rhythms of the region, particularly shaped by the prairie hydrology that characterizes Manitoba's waterways.
The watershed context
Dauphin Lake is fed by a catchment area of approximately 8,710 square kilometres that drains into the lake. The lake plays a vital role in the local hydrology, particularly during the spring when meltwater from snow can cause significant flooding, a defining event for this part of the prairie landscape. This seasonal rise and subsequent summer recession are crucial not only for maintaining the lake's water levels but also for supporting the ecosystems and communities that rely on the watershed. As summer progresses, evaporation and reduced inflow contribute to lower water levels, common in many Manitoba lakes during the hotter months.
Why the data matters here
The monitoring station, Dauphin Lake at Outlet (05LJ009), provides valuable insights into water levels, allowing for the assessment of both current conditions and historical trends. Understanding the water levels at Dauphin Lake is essential for local stakeholders, including cottagers, anglers, and farmers. The data from the Water Survey of Canada for this station is particularly useful in comparing today's water level against the median for this calendar day across the station's 50-year historical record. This approach delivers a clearer context for assessing current conditions than raw elevation figures, helping users make informed decisions about activities and planning around the lake.
How this page is built
Readings come from official government gauges and are rolled into daily records: the daily mean, high and low for every day on record. Each calendar day gets its own baseline from the full history, so the level you see is compared against what this specific date usually looks like rather than an annual average.
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