KENNEBEC RIVER

KENNEBEC RIVER

River Levels Streamgages Weather


Total streamflow across the Kennebec River was last observed at 9,372 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 18,589 acre-ft of water today; about 135% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 6,921 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-12-20 when daily discharge volume was observed at 195,000 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Kennebec River At North Sidney reporting a streamflow rate of 6,930 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Kennebec River At Bingham with a gauge stage of 7.46 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Kennebec River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 581 ft, the Kennebec River At The Forks.

The Kennebec River is a 170-mile-long river in Maine, flowing from Moosehead Lake to the Atlantic Ocean. It was historically significant for its role in the logging industry and the development of hydroelectric power. The river is home to several reservoirs, including the Wyman Dam and the Indian Pond Dam, that are used for hydroelectric power generation. The most significant dam on the river is the 1,275-foot-long Edwards Dam, which was removed in 1999 to restore the river's natural ecology. The Kennebec River is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and whitewater rafting. It is a major source of water for agriculture in the region, providing irrigation for crops such as potatoes, corn, and blueberries.

July 26, 2024

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Last Updated 2024-07-26
Discharge Volume 18,589 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 9,372.0 cfs
+460.0 cfs (+5.16%)
Percent of Normal 135.41%
Maximum 195,000.0 cfs
2023-12-20
Seasonal Avg 6,921 cfs
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Kennebec River At The Forks
USGS 01042500
542 cfs 2.05 ft 0
Kennebec River At Bingham
USGS 01046500
1900 cfs 7.46 ft 1.6
Kennebec River At North Sidney
USGS 01049265
6930 cfs 7.21 ft 6.62

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The Kennebec River is a 170-mile-long (270 km) river within the U.S. state of Maine.
It rises in Moosehead Lake in west-central Maine. The East and West Outlets join at Indian Pond and the river then flows southward from Harris Station Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in the state. It is joined at The Forks by the Dead River, also called the West Branch, then continues south past the cities of Madison, Skowhegan, Waterville, and the state capital Augusta. At Richmond, it flows into Merrymeeting Bay, a 16-mile-long (26 km) freshwater tidal bay into which also flow the Androscoggin River and five smaller rivers. The Kennebec then runs past the shipbuilding center of Bath, then to the Gulf of Maine in the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the open, rapidless waters of the Southern Kennebec, Ocean tides and saltwater fish species such as the endangered Atlantic Sturgeon often affect the river's ecology as far north as Waterville, a small city located over 35 miles inland. Tributaries of the Kennebec include the Carrabassett River, Sandy River, and Sebasticook River.
Segments of the East Coast Greenway run along the Kennebec.



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