Borderland Lakes Information

Boise Inc. provides this information for you about the lakes and rivers in the Rainy River Basin of Northern Minnesota and Northwestern Ontario. The information shared on these pages is the result of a collaborative relationship between government agencies and organizations from both Canada and the United States.   

General information

History of the watershed
The construction of the International, Kettle Falls and Squirrel Falls dams, the Border Waters Treaty and rule curves introduced to prevent emergency conditions make up some of the watershed history.

General watershed information
Visitors to this site will find graphs depicting the water levels of area rivers and lakes as well as links to other sites with tables and graphs. 

Watershed statistics
Watershed statistical information for areas surrounding Rainy Lake and Namakan Lake.

Lake maps and lake levels
 

Lake maps
A link to the Lake of the Woods Control Board website, which provides a detailed basin map, a drainage basin schematic and a basin profile.

Rainy Lake level
A link to the rule curves and current elevation for Rainy Lake.

Namakan Lake level
A link to the IJC curve and current elevation for Namakan Lake.

Monthly lake level data
A link to Rainy Lake and Namakan Lake monthly minimum and maximum limits for a full year.

International Falls powerhouse - daily data
This link provides water levels for the head pond and the tailrace, as well as data for the water flow and temperature. Data provided is for the past ten days up through yesterday's date.