TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Belle River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Belle River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Belle River is a 40-mile-long river in southeastern Michigan. It flows through St. Clair and Macomb counties and ultimately empties into Lake St. Clair. The river has a long history of supporting agriculture, with numerous farms located along its banks. In the mid-20th century, several dams and reservoirs were constructed along the river for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. These include the Lighthouse Cove Dam and Reservoir, the St. Clair Dam and Reservoir, and the Meldrum Dam and Reservoir. The river is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. Overall, the Belle River is an important natural resource in the region, providing both economic and recreational benefits for local communities.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Belle River At Memphis
USGS 04160600 |
21 cfs | 1.4 ft | -8.58 |
History of the River
Lakeshore is a town on Lake St. Clair, in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. The town was incorporated in 1999 by amalgamating the Town of Belle River with the townships of Maidstone, Rochester, Tilbury North, and Tilbury West. It is part of the Windsor census metropolitan area.
Lakeshore has a significant concentration of French Canadians and is one of only three communities in Southern Ontario (excluding Eastern Ontario) in which more than 5% (the provincial average) of the population is francophone. The others are Welland and Penetanguishene). In the 2011 census, 7.7% of the population reported French as their mother tongue, and 17.2% reported knowledge of both official languages. Lakeshore also has a historic black community, along the Puce River, made up of descendants of refugee slaves from the South in the United States who emigrated to Canada for freedom.