Net Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Net Creek |
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Net Creek and dam
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 Location of the mouth of Net Creek in Ontario
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Region | Northeastern Ontario |
| District | Nipissing |
| Municipality | Temagami |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Rib Lake Best Township 300 m (980 ft) 47°12′53″N 79°42′58″W / 47.21472°N 79.71611°W |
| River mouth | Cassels Lake Cassels Township 300 m (980 ft) 47°4′48″N 79°43′42″W / 47.08000°N 79.72833°W |
| Length | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Ottawa River drainage basin |
Net Creek is a small stream in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It flows through the Temagami area, which is known for its beautiful forests and many lakes. This creek is an important part of the local water system.
Where Net Creek Flows
Net Creek starts its journey from the southern end of Rib Lake. From there, it travels about 3 km (1.9 mi) south. It then flows into Petraut Lake.
After Petraut Lake, the creek continues for about 1.50 km (0.93 mi) towards the south-southwest. It then reaches Duncan Lake. From Duncan Lake, it flows another 0.67 km (0.42 mi) south-southwest into Ferguson Lake.
The creek then flows a short distance of 0.08 km (0.050 mi) from Ferguson Lake into Net Lake. Finally, from the southern part of Net Lake, Net Creek flows south-southeast into Cassels Lake. The creek is about 15 km (9.3 mi) long. Its elevation is around 300 m (980 ft) above sea level.
Part of a Bigger Water System
Net Creek is part of the Ottawa River drainage basin. A drainage basin is like a giant funnel. All the water in this area eventually flows into the Ottawa River. This river system covers a huge part of eastern Ontario and western Quebec.
After Net Creek flows into Cassels Lake, its water moves into Rabbit Lake. From there, the water travels through the Matabitchuan River. The Matabitchuan River then empties into Lake Timiskaming. Eventually, all this water joins the Ottawa River.
The Net Creek Dam
There is a dam on Net Creek called the Net Creek Dam. It is about 2.6 m (8.5 ft) high. The dam helps control the water levels in Net Lake.
The original dam was built around the 1920s. It was built by a company called the Temagami Timber Company. Later, in 1974, the dam was rebuilt. Its main purpose is to manage how much water flows out of Net Lake.
