RIVER GAUGE · CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
Chattahoochee River at Buford Dam near Buford
Gwinnett County, Georgia
Water level-0.58 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins on the river just downstream from Buford Dam. This will primarily affect the woodlands in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Portions of Little Mill Road leading to a park near the dam will begin to flood.
- 10 ft
Bankfull conditions continue on the river just downstream from Buford Dam. Some low lying areas near the banks will begin to flood in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
- 8 ft
Bankfull conditions occur on the river just downstream from Buford Dam.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 1971 | 7.88 ft | 9,670 cfs |
| Oct 9, 1972 | 7.76 ft | 9,620 cfs |
| Nov 1, 1978 | 7.41 ft | 11,000 cfs |
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