West Dike

• The 45 km (28 miles) West Dike is located south of Winnipeg and also provides flood protection for the city. It prevents Red River floodwaters from flowing into the La Salle River and entering Winnipeg. The dike is high enough to handle wind and waves during major floods. It was substantially and quickly reinforced in 1997.
• As part of the Red River Floodway expansion, the dike was extended approximately 11 km (7 miles) and raised in various areas up to 1.5 m (5 ft).