The LCRA maintains a Safety Flag System implemented for the purposes of communicating the open or closed status of the lake/lake ice. The status of the flag can be seen by observing the physical flags (main entrance, boathouse, south-end of the beach), viewing the homepage of the website by clicking here, or by calling the LCRA Office at 403.254.4148. 

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Open water conditions vary greatly from controlled environments such as swimming pools and indoor skating rinks. Environmental factors can make outdoor swimming and skating dangerous and, in some cases, life-threatening. Our flag system is in place to help protect residents and ensure safe lake use.

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The following flag system applies:

 

RED FLAGS = Lake CLOSED

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SPRING & SUMMER

• Water temperature is below 10°C

• NO swimming permitted

• NO boating is permitted

• NO scuba diving is permitted

FALL & WINTER

• Ice is less than 6 inches thick 

• NO skating is permitted

 

Any member found in violation of these restrictions may face suspension of lake privileges and loss of access to the facility, the suspension may be extended to the entire household.

 

YELLOW FLAGS - Proceed With Caution (New)

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SPRING & SUMMER

• Water temperature is between 10 & 15 degrees

• Cold water conditions are in effect

• Scuba diving is permitted

• Swimming is NOT recommended

• Lake use is recommended for watercraft use only

• Lifejackets are recommended at all times

FALL & WINTER

• Foot traffic (skating & ice fishing) is permitted

• Uniform ice thickness across the lake is less than 16 inches

• Safe for snow clearing equipment 

• Ice conditions are expected to be rough

 

GREEN FLAGS - Lake Open

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SPRING & SUMMER

• Water temperature is 15°C or above

• Lake is open for swimming and watercraft use at your own risk

• Scuba diving is permitted

• Life jackets are strongly recommended at all times​​

FALL & WINTER

• Foot traffic (skating & ice fishing) is permitted

• Uniform ice thickness across the lake is greater than 16 inches

• Safe for snow clearing equipment & Zamboni 

• Ice conditions are expected to be good

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Access to the lake/lake ice may be closed for any reasons deemed valid by LCRA management – this may include, but is not limited to, the following:

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• If the LCRA safety boat is out of commission or if staffing levels are inadequate.

• If the water conditions are deemed to be undesirable, unhealthy, or unsafe.

• If there are issues with the integrity or formation of the lake ice.

• If inclement weather or other hazardous environmental circumstances arise.

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During operating hours, the LCRA closely monitors the safety of the lake/lake ice for public use; however, we cannot guarantee the lake/lake ice is free of all risks. Regardless of the Safety Flag System and the presence of a Green Flag, access and use of the lake/lake ice are done at the sole risk of the member or their guests.

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Please note, we do not fly the Red Flag during hours when the facility is designated as closed. All ice fishing and skating on the lake will only be permitted when the LCRA provides authorization; in this case, a Green Flag will go up and all associated signage will be removed.