Otonabee River
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The Otonabee River is a river that runs from Katchewanooka Lake near Lakefield, into the east side of Peterborough, Ontario (as close as 150 m to downtown), through Little Lake and down 30 km into the northwestern side of Rice Lake. The total length of the river is only 55 km. This river is part of the Trent-Severn Waterway. The world's highest hydraulic lift lock, at 19.8 m (65 feet), is located on the river at Peterborough; it was built in 1904 by R.B. Rogers.
Some areas of Peterborough along the Otonabee are prone to flooding following heavy rains, as happened on July 15, 2004.
Trent University operates its own hydroelectric plant on the river.
Both Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill lived on farms near Katchewanooka Lake.
See also
External links
- Otonabee Region Conservation (http://www.otonabee.com/)