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.
Aug 20, 27, 28
Sep 4 |
Black River, Whitesville, VT
Jul 7 |
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
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 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.
Sep 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 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 |
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
Aug 30, 31
Sep 1
Oct 4, 5 |
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.
Aug 27
Sep 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Green River Narrows, NC (Cl IV-V+)
2.9 miles of 11 full on Class IV-V+ rapids in close succession
Aug 27, 30
Sep 6 |
Kennebec River, Maine (Class IV-IV+)
6/14, 7/7, 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
May 19, 20, 21, 22
Jun 30
Jul 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Aug 1, 8 |
Lehigh River, Whitehaven, Pa Cl II-III
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.
Aug 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
Jun 15, 24
Jul 8, 9, 10, 11
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 |
Megalloway River, Wilsons Mills, Me Cl III
Dam Releases are 10am-3pm
Expected Release Level = 900-1200cfs
Aug 16, 17, 23, 24
Sep 6, 7 |
Millers River, South Royalston, MA Class II-III
Min level is 5.6ft, please check the gauges before you drive
Check water level here
Jun 25 |
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 = 6/29, 8/24, 9/21 & 10/19, all others one barrell
Jun 1, 14, 29
Jul 12, 27
Aug 9, 24
Sep 6, 21
Oct 4, 19 |
Nolichucky River, Embreeville, Tn Cl III-IV
8 miles of Class III-IV rapids
Jun 15
Sep 2, 3, 4, 5 |
North Branch Potomac River, Bloomington MD Class II/III
Click here for current dam release info
May 29, 30, 31
Jun 18, 19 |
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 |
Ohiopyle Falls, Youghiogheny River, Pa Cl IV
Click here for more info
Aug 23 |
Penobscot, South Branch. Me (class V)
3.5 miles from Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm
Jun 19, 26
Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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
Aug 14, 27, 28, 30 |
Rapid Rver, Maine class IV
Expected release level = 1300-1800cfs
Jul 18, 19, 20, 26, 27
Aug 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 |
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 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Sep 4, 5, 6, 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
Jul 14
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
Sep 4, 5 |
Salmon River, Pulaski, NY Cl II-III
Expected summer release level = 750 cfs.
Click here for dam release info
Aug 27, 28, 29, 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
May 22, 23
Aug 31 |
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
May 9, 24, 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 29
Aug 27
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+
Aug 27, 30
Sep 6 |
Upper Youghiogheny River, Friendsville, Md (Class IV-V)
Experts only for this 9.9 mile paddle
May 30
Jul 24, 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: Shuttle in Sept only, no other time. Typical release level =1500 cfs
Check water level here before you drive.
Jul 25
Aug 12
Sep 27 |
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