Red Deer River Municipal Users Group

The Red Deer River originates in the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Banff National Park near Lake Louise, the river flows north east and then

southeastward for 450 miles (724 km) and has a mean annual flow rate of 62m3/S;  before entering the South Saskatchewan River at a point 5 miles (8 km) across the Saskatchewan border.

A number of municipalities and communities depend completely on the Red Deer River for their supply of water for domestic and industrial use. Most of these groups are members of the Red Deer River Municipal Users Group.

Mandate and Objectives:

  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive information base that will provide consistent and current information pertaining to water issues.
  • Provide a forum for municipalities to discuss water supply, water use and water quality.
  • Serve as an advocate of municipal interests in the supply, use, delivery and quality of water.
  • Insure that reliable quality water supplies are available for a sustainable and growing economy in each of our municipalities.
  • Continually work toward a healthy and balanced aquatic ecosystem.

 RED DEER RIVER BASIN WATER INFORMATION                                               

STATUS OF WATER LEVEL OF THE GLENIFFER RESERVOIR AT DICKSON DAM:
Date Elevation 
   Live Storage
     % of Capacity

   Remarks

   Live Storage 2009
      (metres)           (dam3)              (dam3)
Aug 26, 2010
       947.80           199,864                98%            201,440
Sept. 3, 2010
       947.98
           202,680
              100%
          202,135
 

 

River Basin Advisories and Information

 ALLOCATION INFORMATION

Red Deer River Water Flow and Allocations: 

(June 2009)

  • Annual median flow 1,586,657  (dam3)
  • Allocation limit (at temporary closure for review)  550,000  (dam3)
  • Current allocations 306,498 (dam3) or 56% of allocation limit
  • Allocations DO NOT include "in-work" projects ie Acadia Valley
  • When allocations reach 550,000 cubic decameters, if the aquatic habitat quality of the Red Deer River meets 'objectives', then the allocation limit may be raised.
         Allocation References:
      • City of Red Deer                         21,294 dam3
      • Other municipal                          14,061 dam3
      • Nova Chemicals                          24,659 dam3
      • Buffalo Lake Stabilization              22,573 dam3
      • Alberta Power (Sheerness)            21,956 dam3
      • Proposed Special Areas Project      76,500 dam3

   

      

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