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Oct 5, 2021, 07:23 PM #5

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A large part of the water is diverted all the time to provide for the hydroelectric plants - Up to 75% at times.

from https://www.niagarafallsusa.com/plan...lls/fun-facts/

The American and Bridal Veil Falls were turned off in 1969 by the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers to study the effects of erosion. There are plans to “turn off” the Falls again to rebuild two, 115-year-old bridges.

Niagara Falls' current erosion rate is approximately 1 foot per year and could possibly be reduced to 1 foot per 10 years due to flow control and diversion for hydro-power generation.

The water that flows over Niagara Falls is at 25-50% capacity at any given time.

Last edited by Karl_H; Oct 5, 2021 at 07:27 PM.

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