Name of Waterfall

Pyrite, Chute de la

GPS Coordinates (Approximate)

979GCQP5+58

Location

979GCQP5+58

Description

Chute de la Pyrite is said to have an overall drop of about 12 meters, but this drop occurs over multiple distinct rapids over a run of about 650 meters. The primary part of the falls is about 6-7 meters in height over a run of about 50-60 meters.

Other Names

['Pyrite Falls']

Magnitude

86.03

Absolute Magnitude

107

IWC Rating (International Waterfall Classification)

9.6

Total Height (ft)

25

Average Width

1900

Average High Volume (Cubic ft per second)

51,700 cfs (6 months)

Average Low Volume (Cubic ft per second)

10,600 cfs (6 months)

Pitch

50 degrees

Run (ft)

200

Watershed or Feeder Stream

Caniapiscau