COOSAWATTEE RIVER

34.60, -84.69
Last Updated: December 7, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

Total streamflow across the Coosawattee River was last observed at 1,258 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,495 acre-ft of water today; about 51% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,486 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2016-01-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at 23,440 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel reporting a streamflow rate of 584 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Coosawattee River, with a gauge stage of 4.55 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Coosawattee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,218 ft, the Coosawattee River Near Ellijay.

The Coosawattee River is a 49-mile-long river located in northern Georgia. It flows through the Appalachian Mountains and is a tributary of the Oostanaula River. The river has a rich history, and Native American tribes have lived in the area for thousands of years. The name "Coosawattee" comes from the Cherokee language and means "old town." The river is an important source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. There are several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Carters Lake Dam and the Coosawattee Dam. These dams provide recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. The river is also used for agricultural purposes and provides water for crops and livestock.

Last Updated 2024-12-07
Discharge Volume 2,495 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,258.0 cfs
-31.0 cfs (-2.4%)
Percent of Normal 50.6%
Maximum 23,440.0 cfs
2016-01-01
Seasonal Avg 2,486 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
USGS 02380500
209 cfs 1.48 ft -5
Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel
USGS 02383500
584 cfs 4.55 ft -0.68
Coosawattee River At Carters
USGS 02382500
465 cfs 4.49 ft -3.33
History of the River

The Coosawattee River is a 49.3-mile-long (79.3 km) river located in the northwestern Georgia, United States.

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