TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Ararat River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Ararat River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Ararat River, located in North Carolina, has a length of 44 miles and is a tributary of the Yadkin River. The river was historically used for transportation of goods and materials, particularly during the early 1900s. Today, the river serves several purposes, including hydroelectricity generation and recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and tubing. The Ararat River is also essential for agriculture as it provides irrigation for crops. There are two dams along the river: the Ararat River Dam and the Ararat River Power Plant Dam, both of which are managed by Duke Energy. The Ararat River Reservoir, formed by the Ararat River Dam, provides drinking water for Mount Airy, North Carolina, and the surrounding area.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ararat River At Ararat
USGS 02113850 |
226 cfs | 1.29 ft | -2.16 |
History of the River
The Ararat River is a tributary of the Yadkin River in southwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina in the United States. Via the Yadkin it is part of the watershed of the Pee Dee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Ararat River rises in the Blue Ridge Mountains in southwestern Patrick County, Virginia, and flows southwardly into Surry County, North Carolina, where it flows through the city of Mount Airy and joins the Yadkin River, about 5 mi (8 km) northwest of East Bend. The river is stocked with brown, brook, and rainbow trout.