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 2010 |
| (metres) | (dam3) | (dam3) | |||
| Jan. 9, 2012 |
945.89 | 169,380 | 83% | 167,445 | |
| Jan 23, 2012 |
945.05 |
156,735 | 77% |
157,011 |
