OHOOPEE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 20, 2024


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 Ohoopee River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Ohoopee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Ohoopee River is a 119-mile-long river located in Southeast Georgia. The river was named after the Creek Indian phrase "ohopē," meaning "bubbling water." It is a "blackwater river," which means it's dark in color due to tannins leached from decaying vegetation. The river flows through several counties before converging with the Altamaha River. The Ohoopee River supports a wide range of fish, including catfish, bass, and bream. Several reservoirs and dams along the river provide hydroelectric power and irrigation to agricultural lands. The largest dam is the George W. Andrews Dam, which forms Lake George W. Andrews. Recreational activities along the river include fishing, boating, and camping. The Ohoopee River is also home to several rare species, including the Ohoopee Darter, a small fish found only in the river.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Ohoopee River Near Reidsville
USGS 02225500
1140 cfs 9.18 ft -5.79
History of the River

The Ohoopee River is a 119-mile-long (192 km) river in east-central Georgia in the United States. It is a tributary of the Altamaha River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.

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