Please note release dates are very volatile and are often changed as the season
progresses.
Lack of rain or drought can and does affect a dam release!
Be sure to confirm the release before you drive or commit to lodging.
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River Releases
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Androscogin River, Pontook Dam Class II
2.4 mile paddle with four II II+ rapids
Jul 28, 29, 30, 31
Aug 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 |
Ashuelot River Surry Mtn Dam, NH class II
Controlled by the Surrey Mountain Dam.
Release = 275 cfs 5am to noon
May 1 |
Ausable River, Ausable Chasm, NY (Cl IV-V)
Access to this river is open from June 18 to Oct 31, 2010.
Min flow about 250cfs best at 600+ cfs.
Check current water level here
Jun 18, 21, 22, 23 |
Beaver River Moshier Class III-V
Sep 5 |
Beaver River, Eagle Section Class V
Sep 5, 6, 11, 25, 26 |
Beaver River, Taylorville (class IV)
Sep 4, 6, 11, 25, 26 |
Black River Gorge, Watertown, NY (Cl IV-V)
Black River Festival 2010
Min flow = 1000cfs Max flow = 6000cfs
10 major rapids in 8 miles including a class IV+ waterfall. Note: dangerous pin spot in Knife's Edge. Do not run this river without a knowledgeable guide to avoid a pin.
Jul 6, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 |
Bottom Moose River, Old Forge, NY Cl V
Moosefest 2009
May 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 29, 30
Jun 6
Oct 3, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 |
Dead River, Maine Class II-III & IV
(800-2400cfs= Intermediate, 2500-8000cfs Advanced/Expert)
Boney below 2400cfs
5/8 & 5/15 = 7000cfs
5/22, 5/30, 6/5 = 5500cfs
6/26 & 7/4 = 1800cfs
7/24 & 8/14 = 2400cfs
6/12, 8/15 & 9/18 = 3500cfs
10/2 = 6000cfs
May 8, 15, 30
Jun 5, 12, 13, 26, 27
Jul 3, 4, 24, 25
Aug 14, 15
Sep 5, 18
Oct 2 |
Deerfield River, Dryway, Charlemont, Ma, Class IV
Deerfield River Festival = July 31, 2010
Phone before you drive,
1-800-452,1737, code 255122.
or click here
Check after 5pm for the next days paddle. Warning, do not drive without checking for last minute changes!
Min flow = 600cfs
Don't under-estimate this river, there have been many serious injuries on all the main rapids including Split Hair, Judy's Hole, Dunbar Brook,
False Tooth, Dragons Tooth and Labrynth. Most of these required rescue by emergency personnel and surgery. Almost all injuries happened to kayakers who did not have a rock solid roll and were injured after doing a wet exit. Don't be next, if you don't have a never failing roll don't paddle this river!
Jul 30, 31
Aug 1, 7, 8, 13, 14, 22, 27, 28, 29
Sep 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18 |
Deerfield River, Fifebrook, Charlemont, Ma Cl II
Deerfield River Festival = July 31, 2010
Phone before you drive,
1-800-452,1737, code 255123.
or click here
Check after 5pm for the next days paddle.
Jul 28, 29, 30, 31
Aug 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29
Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 30
Oct 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Deerfield River, Zoar Gap, Charlemont, Ma Cl III
Deerfield River Festival = July 31, 2010
Phone before you drive,
1-800-452,1737, code
255123.
or click here
Check after 5pm for the next days paddle.
Jul 28, 29, 30, 31
Aug 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29
Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 30
Oct 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Esopus Creek, Phoenicia, NY Class II/III
Note all releases are tentative and subject to cancellation due to low water levels. Check back before you drive.
Water level scale = low 4., medium 5.6
Check level here
May 8, 13, 14, 23
Jun 5, 6, 7
Sep 4, 5, 6 |
Farmington River, New Boston, Ma class III-IV
Release level = 250 cfs
Release levels are definately not class IV!
Oct 16, 17, 24, 25 |
French Broad, Barnard, NC Cl III-IV
8.1 Miles of Class III-IV Min flow = 1200cfs
Check water level here
Be sure to use the Previous Page button to return to the KCCNY site.
Jun 3, 23 |
Green River Narrows, NC (Cl IV-V+)
2.9 miles of 11 full on Class IV-V+ rapids in close succession
Jul 7, 8
Sep 1, 3 |
Hiwassee River, Hiwassee, Tn Cl II
TVA Apalachia Powerhouse (11am-7pm 2 turbines) Lower section, class II 5.8 miles containing 5 class II & one II+ rapids
Min = 2900 cfs, aka - 2 turbines running means mostly boney rapids with a fair amount of scraping bottom and even some rapids that are hard to find enough water to float thru.At this level ideal for new paddlers. This would be a great run with about 3500+ cfs.
May 22, 23, 29, 30, 31
Jun 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Jul 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Aug 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Oct 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 |
Kennebec River, Maine (Class IV-IV+)
All dam releases = 2400cfs except 6/19, 7/5, 9/11 & 9/25 which = 8000cfs.
low = 1500cfs, med = 4000 cfs, high = 7000cfs
Jun 19, 26
Jul 5, 10, 11, 17, 24, 31
Aug 1, 7, 14, 15, 21, 28, 29
Sep 4, 11, 25 |
Lackawaxen River, Hawley, Pa Cl II
To check for sufficient water (400cfs) to paddle this river add the USGS Gauge Reading to the Planned Generation Discharge then apply the result to the scale that follows.
Be sure to use the "Previous Page" link on the KCCNY site to move back & forth.
400 cfs min flow for a paddle
750-1500 CFS - Generally accepted good level. 6-8 good wave trains, eddies and ferries.
2500+ CFS - Feels like class 3, Fast moving mostly flat water and longer swim potential.
Good river reading required to avoid a trashing in the few remaining river features.
Whitewater Releases 10am-3pm normally 1200cfs
Jul 9, 16
Sep 11, 25 |
Lehigh River, White Haven, Pa (Cl II-III)
Min release level= 550cfs at the F.E. Walter Dam.
Planned dam releases are very volatile and can change in a matter of hours. Be sure to check back often for current release info.
Check updated release information here
Note for 2010: Sept 4, & 17 release dates are tentative are will only occur if sufficient stored water is available.
Aug 28, 29
Sep 4, 17 |
Lower Gauley River, Summersville, WV Cl III-IV
Gauley Festival 2010 is Sept 18
May 29
Jun 2, 17
Sep 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27
Oct 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 |
Megalloway River, Wilsons Mills, Me Cl III
Dam Releases are 10am-3pm
Expected Release Level =
Jun 26, 27, Jul 3, 4, Sep 4, 5 = 900cfs
All other dates release level = 1200cfs
Jun 26, 27
Jul 3, 4, 10, 11
Aug 21, 22, 28, 29
Sep 4, 5 |
Millers River, South Royalston, MA Class II-III
Min level is 5.6ft, please check the gauges before you drive
Check water level here
Feb 27
Mar 6, 7
Apr 6, 10, 11, 13 |
Mongaup River, Port Jervis, NY Class II+
The remaining tentatively scheduled two turbine releases are 9/18 & 10/16.
Release time = 11am to 3pm
Aug 21
Sep 5, 18
Oct 3, 16, 31 |
Nantahala River, Beechertown, NC Cl II+
Apr 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
May 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Jun 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Jul 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Aug 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Nolichucky River, Embreeville, Tn Cl III-IV
8 miles of Class III-IV rapids
May 5 |
North Branch Potomac River, Bloomington MD Class II/III
Min flow = 400 cfs, Max flow = 2500 cfs
Click here for current dam release info
Aug 28, 29 |
Ocoee River, Middle, Ocoee, Tn Cl III+
Dam 2 to powerhouse, 5 miles, class III+
Flow levels= min 500, med 1000-2400, too high 3500
Jan 25
Apr 24, 25
Jul 29, 30, 31
Aug 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Sep 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Oct 1, 2, 3, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 |
Ocoee River, Upper, Ocoee, Tn Cl III-IV
Dam 3 to Dam 2, 5 Miles, site of the 1996 Summer Olympics. Great place to park and paddle just the Olympic course. Also very easy for spectators to watch the entire run.
Class III-IV
Low = 500cfs, medium = 1000cfs-2500, too high = 3300cfs
Feb 17
Aug 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
Sep 4, 5, 11, 18 |
Ohiopyle Falls, Youghiogheny River, Pa Cl IV
2010Falls Race is Aug 21
Click here for more info
Aug 21 |
Penobscot, W Branch, Me Cl III+
Min 400cfs, medium 1000, high 1500cfs
2.5 miles of the Seboomook Dam controlled class III+ whitewater
Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Penobscot, W Branch, Me Cl V
McKay Station to Pockwockamus Falls
Min flow 1800 cfs medium 2400 cfs, high 3000cfs.
11 miles of IV-V powerful rapids.
Jun 28, 29, 30
Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Pigeon River, Waterville, Tn Cl III-IV
Call 800 899 435 for updated release information
4.2 miles of Class III-IV rapids at 1200cfs. Normal release time = noon to 6pm
Feb 20, 22
Mar 7, 8, 9, 10, 15
Apr 12, 13
Jun 29 |
Potomac River, Great Falls, Great Falls, MD Cl V
Great Falls Downriver Race Details
Jul 10, 11 |
Quinebaug River, Sturbridge, Ma (Cl I-II)
Site of the Annual All American River Race.
Click for more information
Please note this river is mostly flat water with some class I riffles and one class II rapid.
Apr 25 |
Rapid Rver, Maine class IV
Expected release level = 1300-1800cfs
Jul 16, 17, 18, 24, 25
Aug 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 |
Raquette River, NY Class V
Typical release level = 700-900 cfs
Min 125cfs
Low 500-900cfs
Med 900-1200cfs
High 1200-2000cfs
Crazy to paddle, Above 2000cfs
Check current water level here
Aug 7, 21
Sep 4 |
Russel Fork, Haysi, Va (class IV-V+)
All 20109 releases = 800cfs except
Oct 23-24, that release level = 1000cfs
Release times for 2010 = 9:00-3:00
Jan 11
Feb 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 27
Mar 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 22
Apr 27
May 9, 10, 23, 27, 28, 29
Jun 2, 17, 29
Oct 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 |
Sacandaga River, Lake Luzerne, NY Class II-III
Normally releases almost every day but be sure to check current info before you drive.
Click here for current dam release info
Jul 31
Aug 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
Sep 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 |
Salmon River, Pulaski, NY Cl II-III
Local camping at Selkirk Shores Campground in Pulaski, use Reserve America to book a site.
Click here for current dam release info
Mar 22
May 28
Jun 26, 27
Jul 10, 11, 24, 25
Aug 7, 8
Sep 4, 5 |
Savage River, Bloomington, Md Cl III-IV
Min flow = 350 cfs, max = 2000cfs
Paddle from the dam to the confluence of the Potomac River (4.7 miles).
Whitewater releases from Savage River Dam are normally sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Adventure Sports International in cooperation with the Upper Potomac River Commission.
Click here for current dam release info
Sep 26 |
Stoneycreek River, Johnstown, Pa Cl III-IV
Stonycreek Rendezvous is May 14-16, 2010
Dam release is tentative due to work on the gates. Be prepared for a truncated release if any at all.
Click here for more info
May 14, 15, 16 |
Tallulah Falls, Ga (Class IV-V)
Tallulah Gorge to Lake Tugaloo (2.5 miles)
This is a Class IV-V run and deserves the respect and paddler responsibility associated with this rating.
You will find 5 class III, 6 class IV, 4 Class IV+ & 3 class V rapids here.
Please note, there is no camping inside the park and no shuttle service.
Apr 3, 4, 10, 11 |
Tohickon Creek, Point Pleasant, PA class III+
Due to cold water, boaters must also take appropriate precautions to prevent hypothermia.
Nov 6 |
Tuckasegee River, Dillsboro, NC (Cl I-II+)
5 Miles of mostly flat water with one class II and one class II+ rapid during a 500 cfs dam release. Only 500cfs release dates are listed
May 22, 23, 29, 30, 31
Jun 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30
Jul 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Aug 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31
Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 25
Oct 2, 9 |
Upper Gauley River, Summersville, WV Class IV-V
Gauley Festival 2010 is Sept 18
9.8 miles of class III-IV & IV+ rapids with two class V rapids. Experts only !
Be extra careful in the Initiation Rapid where two people have died and many been trapped. Do not enter or surf the wave in this rapid! Do not paddle this river if you do not know where this rapid is!
May 26, 27, 29
Jun 2, 17, 21
Sep 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27
Oct 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 |
Upper Green River, Hendersonville, NC Cl II-III+
Jul 7, 8
Sep 1, 3 |
Upper Youghiogheny River, Friendsville, Md (Class IV-V)
Experts only for this 9.9 mile paddle
April, May, Sept & Oct releases are 10am-1pm. June, July & Aug releases are 11am-2pm
Jul 31
Aug 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 30
Sep 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 24, 27
Oct 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15 |
Watauga River, Tn (Watauga Reservoir to Boone Lake (Class I-II)
Jun 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30
Jul 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Aug 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31
Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 18, 25
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Watuga River, Reliance, Tn (Cl I-II)
Wilber Dam to the bridge at Reliance 2.0 miles. Contains one class II very playful rapid which can be walked back to over & over, the rest of this paddle is class I.
Normally releases Mon-Fri at 1pm, Sat-Sun 12-6pm
May 29, 30
Jun 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
Jul 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Aug 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Sep 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 18, 25
Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
West River, Jamaica, Vt Cl III
Water level scale = low 1000cfs, medium 1500 cfs, high 2500 cfs. Note: Shuttle in Sept only, no other time.
Typical release level =1500 cfs. Dam releases are tentative be sure to check currrent water levels before you drive.
Check water level here before you drive.
Apr 6, 10, 11
Sep 25 |
Westfield River, Middle Branch, Huntington, Ma (cl II-III)
Controlled by the Littlefield Dam. Releases are 300cfs 5:30-3:00pm
Mar 26, 27, 28 |
Westfield River, North Branch, MA class I-III
Controlled by the Knightsville Dam.
Level scale = low 4.5 medium 5.0
Check Water level here before you drive
Mar 26, 27, 28
Apr 17, 18 |
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