Recreation
Water Levels: The water level in the mainstem of the Chattahoochee is affected by 14 dams, primarily controlled by the Corps of Engineers. To find out about river gauge levels, visit this website and click on water levels: http://www.sam.usace.army.mil or http://ga.waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt/ for more real-time water levels.
For local metro Atlanta dam releases:
Buford Dam, 770-945-1466
Morgan Falls, 404-329-1455.
Water Quality: For water quality information go to Surf Your Watershed or for a copy of the Water Quality in Georgia Report (305(b):
call 404-656-4905
or write to:
GA Department of Natural Resources
Environmental Protection Division
205 Butler St. SE
Floyd Towers East
Atlanta, GA 30334
For daily bacteria readings in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA).
Weather is always a critical factor when recreating on the river. The National Weather Service office at Peachtree City website provides excellent, FREE real-time radar.
Please also visit these sections:
Corps of Engineers Lakes—Lanier and West Point
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Boat Ramps
Fishing
Canoeing and Kayaking
Sections of the Upper River that We Like
