Author(s): G. Comfort; A. Liddiard
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Keywords: Ice push; Shoreline damage; Ice load modeling; Water management
Abstract: Ice-induced damage has occurred in 3 of the past 11 winters at Round and Golden Lakes, which are located about 200 km from Ottawa, Ontario. Thermally-induced ice push has been responsible for damage to the shoreline and to properties near shore. Water levels on these lakes are regulated by a hydro-electric power producer located downstream. The problem was investigated. First, the root causes of the events were identified. Criteria were developed to define whether an ice push event would, or would not, occur. Then, methods for mitigating the problem were assessed. Recommendations were developed regarding the preferred hydraulic operating regime to avoid ice-related problems.
Year: 2006