HARPETH RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 25, 2024
36.15, -87.17


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Harpeth River was last observed at 1,691 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,354 acre-ft of water today; about 35% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 4,779 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2021-03-29 when daily discharge volume was observed at 86,300 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs reporting a streamflow rate of 872 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Harpeth River At Franklin with a gauge stage of 4.4 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Harpeth River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 612 ft, the Harpeth River At Franklin.

The Harpeth River is a 115-mile-long river in Tennessee, known for its scenic beauty and rich history. It was named after a Native American tribe that once inhabited the area. The river flows through several counties, including Williamson, Cheatham, and Davidson, before joining the Cumberland River. The Harpeth river is a major source of water for the Nashville area and is used for recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. The river is also used for irrigation and agricultural purposes. There are several reservoirs and dams along the Harpeth River, including the Cheatham Dam, which was built in the 1960s and provides flood control and hydroelectric power. The river has been designated as a state scenic river and is protected under the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Act.

Last Updated 2024-12-25
Discharge Volume 3,354 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,691.0 cfs
-283.0 cfs (-14.34%)
Percent of Normal 35.39%
Maximum 86,300.0 cfs
2021-03-29
Seasonal Avg 4,779 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Harpeth River At Franklin
USGS 03432350
124 cfs 4.4 ft -16.22
Harpeth River Below Franklin
USGS 03432400
218 cfs 3.7 ft -15.5
Harpeth River At Bellevue
USGS 03433500
477 cfs 2.34 ft -14.52
Harpeth River Near Kingston Springs
USGS 03434500
872 cfs 2.84 ft -13.66
History of the River

The Harpeth River, 115 miles (185 km) long, is one of the major streams of north-central Middle Tennessee, United States, and one of the major tributaries of the Cumberland River. Via the Cumberland and the Ohio Rivers, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed. The lower portion of the Harpeth is designated as a "scenic river" under the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Act.

       

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