ALCOVY RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Alcovy River was last observed at 360 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 714 acre-ft of water today; about 85% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 422 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-01-11 when daily discharge volume was observed at 9,340 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Alcovy River Below Covington reporting a streamflow rate of 196 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Alcovy River Above Covington with a gauge stage of 3.57 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Alcovy River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 943 ft, the Alcovy River Near Lawrenceville.

The Alcovy River is a 56-mile long river in Georgia, USA. The river became a key transportation route for early settlers during the colonial period, and was used for commerce until the late 19th century. The river is fed by several smaller streams and tributaries, and flows into Lake Jackson, which is part of the Altamaha River Basin. The river is known for its diverse hydrology, which ranges from rocky shoals to deep pools. The Alcovy River is home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Hard Labor Creek Reservoir and the Alcovy Conservation Center Reservoir. These reservoirs provide water for agricultural, industrial, and residential uses. Recreation is also a popular use of the Alcovy River, with activities like fishing, canoeing, and swimming being popular among visitors.

Last Updated 2024-12-21
Discharge Volume 714 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 360.1 cfs
-24.0 cfs (-6.25%)
Percent of Normal 85.42%
Maximum 9,340.0 cfs
2024-01-11
Seasonal Avg 422 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Alcovy River Near Lawrenceville
USGS 02208050
8 cfs 0.01 ft
Alcovy River At New Hope Road
USGS 02208150
20 cfs 2.23 ft 0
Alcovy River Above Covington
USGS 02208450
144 cfs 3.57 ft -5.88
Alcovy River Below Covington
USGS 02209000
196 cfs 2.72 ft -7.11
History of the River

The Alcovy River (pronunciation: al-CO-vee) is a 69-mile-long (111 km) tributary of the Ocmulgee River in north-central Georgia in the United States. Via the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the watershed of the Altamaha River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.

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