Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Nottely River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Nottely River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Nottely River is a 51-mile-long river in northern Georgia. It was named after Nottely, a Cherokee village that once existed near the river's mouth. The river's source is in the Chattahoochee National Forest and it flows into Lake Nottely, a reservoir created by the Nottely Dam. The dam was built in 1941 by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the purpose of flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The river is also home to another significant dam, the Georgia Power Company's Blue Ridge Dam, which forms Lake Blue Ridge. The Nottely River is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It also plays an important role in agriculture, providing irrigation for crops and livestock. Overall, the Nottely River is an essential natural resource in northern Georgia with a rich history and significant hydrological and economic value.