ALCOVY RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 473 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 238.6 cfs
+62.8 cfs (+35.72%)
Percent of Normal 97.68%
Maximum 9,340.0 cfs
2024-01-11
Seasonal Avg 244 cfs

Total streamflow across the Alcovy River was last observed at 239 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 473 acre-ft of water today; about 98% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 244 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 162 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Alcovy River Above Covington with a gauge stage of 3.67 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.

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
39 cfs 2.64 ft 265.41
Alcovy River Above Covington
USGS 02208450
136 cfs 3.67 ft 36.36
Alcovy River Below Covington
USGS 02209000
162 cfs 2.48 ft 0.94
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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