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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Beaver River Moshier Class III-V
Aug 31 |
Beaver River, Eagle Section Class V
Aug 31
Sep 1, 6, 7, 14 |
Beaver River, Taylorville (class IV)
Aug 30
Sep 1, 6, 7, 14 |
Black River Gorge, Watertown, NY (Class IV)
Min flow = 1000cfs Max flow = 6000cfs
10 major rapids in 8 miles. Note: dangerous pin spot in Knife's Edge. Do not run this river without a knowledgeable guide to avoid a pin.
May 10, 11 |
Blackwater River, Webster, NH class I-IV
Dam Release 11am to 3pm = 600 cfs
Apr 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 |
Cheoah River, NC Cl IV-V
Min flow = 800cfs
Santeetlah Dam to Calderwood Lake Access Ramp 9.25 miles
May 10, 11, 17, 18
Aug 17
Oct 4
Nov 1 |
Coosa, Elmar, Al Cl II-III
Jun 5, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
Jul 2, 3, 4, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Aug 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
Sep 1, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
Oct 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 |
Dead River, Maine Class II-III & IV
(800-2400cfs= Intermediate, 2500-8000cfs Advanced/Expert)
Boney below 2400cfs
May 3, 10, 24, 25, 31
Jun 7, 21, 28, 29
Jul 5, 6, 26, 27
Aug 9, 10, 31
Sep 13
Nov 3 |
Deerfield River, Dryway, Charlemont, Ma, Class IV
Deerfield Festival is July 27, 2008
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
Apr 8, 9, 10
May 1, 24, 25
Jun 1, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 29
Jul 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 25, 26, 27
Aug 1, 2, 3, 9, 16, 24, 29, 30, 31
Sep 13, 14, 20, 21
Oct 11, 12 |
Deerfield River, Fifebrook, Charlemont, Ma Cl II
Phone before you drive,
1-800-452,1737, code 255123.
or click here
Check after 5pm for the next days paddle.
May 1, 3, 4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31
Jun 1, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 29
Jul 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31
Aug 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
Sep 18, 20, 21
Oct 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14
Nov 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Deerfield River, Zoar Gap, Charlemont, Ma Cl III
Phone before you drive,
1-800-452,1737, code 255123.
or click here
Check after 5pm for the next days paddle.
May 10, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31
Jun 1, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
Jul 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31
Aug 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31
Sep 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Oct 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Green River Narrows, NC (Cl IV-V+)
2.9 miles of 11 full on Class IV-V+ rapids in close succession
May 9, 10, 11 |
Kennebec River, Maine (Class IV-IV+)
6/14. 9/6 & 9/20 Release Level = 8000 cfs (Class IV+)
ALl other releases = 2400 cfs (not class IV+)
Jun 14, 21, 28
Jul 5, 7, 12, 13, 19, 26
Aug 2, 3, 9, 16, 17, 23, 30
Sep 1, 6, 20 |
Lackawaxen River, Hawley, Pa Cl II
To check for sufficient water 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
Jul 4, 11, 18, 25
Aug 1, 8 |
Lehigh River, Whitehaven, Pa Cl II-III
Release Level = 800 cfs Saturday May 10 / Match inflow up to 400 cfs Max Sunday May 11, 2008
The September and October dates are planned but will only be scheduled if precipitation and additional water accumulation occurs during the recreation season. Release dates of 11 and 12 October take precedence over 10 October.
May 10, 11, 24, 25
Jun 7, 8, 21, 22
Jul 5, 6, 19, 20
Aug 2, 3, 16, 17, 30, 31
Sep 13, 14, 27, 28
Oct 10, 11, 12 |
Lower Gauley River, Summersville, WV Cl III-IV
2008 Gauley Festival = Sep 20
May 5, 6, 8
Sep 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29
Oct 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 19 |
Lower Otter Brook, E Sullivan, NH Cl II
Mar 29, 30 |
Mongaup River, Port Jervis, NY Class II+
This release schedule is subject to change due to local conditions. All persons
interested in utilizing the whitewater access facility should verify the schedule by
calling the Alliance toll free hotline which is updated by the Wednesday before.
(866) 624-9004
2 barrell releases = 5/17, 6/29, 8/24, 9/21 & 10/19, all others one barrell
May 17
Jun 1, 14, 29
Jul 12, 27
Aug 9, 24
Sep 6, 21
Oct 4, 19 |
North Branch Potomac River, Bloomington MD Class II/III
Click here for current dam release info
May 7, 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 31
Jun 1 |
Ocoee River, Middle, Ocoee, Tn Cl III+
Dam 2 to powerhouse, 5 miles, class III+
Mar 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
Jun 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
Jul 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Aug 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
Sep 1, 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30
Oct 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Nov 1, 2 |
Ocoee River, Upper, Ocoee, Tn Cl III-IV
Dam 3 to Dam 2, 5 Miles
Class III-IV
May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
Jun 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
Jul 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Aug 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
Sep 6, 13, 20 |
Pigeon River, Waterville, TN Cl II-III
Call 800 899 435 for updated release information
4.2 miles of Class II-III rapids. Normal release time = noon to 6pm
Mar 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22
May 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Jun 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30
Jul 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31
Aug 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30 |
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
May 10, 11
Aug 2, 16, 30
Sep 1, 13 |
Russel Fork, Haysi, Va (class IV-V+)
Oct 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 release level = 800cfs
Oct 25-26 release level = 1000cfs
Release time = 9:00-3:00
Apr 27
May 1, 3
Oct 4, 5, 11, 12, 19, 25, 26 |
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
Apr 30
May 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Salmon River, Pulaski, NY Cl II-III
Expected summer release level = 750 cfs.
Click here for dam release info
Mar 29, 30, 31
Apr 28, 29
May 5
Jul 5, 6, 19, 20
Aug 2, 3, 30, 31 |
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).
Click here for current dam release info
Apr 26, 27 |
Stoneycreek River, Johnstown, Pa Cl III-IV
Stonycreek Rendezvous is April 19, 20, 21 2008
Click here for more info
Jan 26, 27
Apr 19, 20, 21 |
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.
Mar 8
Apr 5, 6, 12, 13
Nov 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 |
Tohickon Creek, Point Pleasant, PA class III+
Due to cold water, boaters must also take appropriate precautions to prevent hypothermia.
Click here for more info
Mar 15, 16
Nov 1, 2 |
Tuckasegee River, Dillsboro, NC Cl II-III
Mar 12, 15, 16
May 9, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Jun 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
Jul 1, 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, 31
Aug 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
Sep 1, 6, 13, 20, 27
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 |
Upper Gauley River, Summersville, WV Class IV-V
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 surf the wave in this rapid under any circumstances!
2008 Gauley Festival = Sep 20
May 5, 6, 8
Sep 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29
Oct 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 19 |
Upper Green River, Hendersonville, NC Cl II-III+
May 9, 10, 11 |
Upper Youghiogheny River, Friendsville, Md (Class IV-V)
Experts only for this 9.9 mile paddle
Feb 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
Mar 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 28, 29, 31
Apr 18, 21, 25
May 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 16, 24, 25
Jun 2, 6, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27
Jul 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
Aug 1, 2, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30
Sep 1, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
Oct 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 13 |
West River, Jamaica, VT Class II-III+
Water level scale = low 1000cfs, medium 1500 cfs, high 2500 cfs. Note: no shuttle in April, May or June, release level =1500 cfs
Check water level here before you drive.
Apr 15, 27, 29, 30
May 1, 10
Jun 27 |
Westfield River, Huntington-Russel, Ma Cl I-II
Mar 28, 29, 30
Apr 19, 20 |
Westfield River, Middle Branch, Huntington, Ma (cl II-III)
300cfs 5:30-3:00pm
Apr 19, 20 |
Westfield River, North Branch, MA class I-III
Level scale = low 4.5 medium 5.0
Check Water level here before you drive
Apr 19, 20 |
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