RIVER GAUGE · ETOWAH RIVER
Etowah River at Allatoona Lake near Cartersville
Bartow County, Georgia
Water level837.87 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action840 ft
Minor flood860 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 1964 | 861.19 ft | — |
| Mar 29, 1980 | 857.65 ft | — |
| Apr 17, 1979 | 856.12 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 240 cfs
Continuous minimum flow for Allatoona Dam in FERC license or in Corps of Engineers Water Control Planâ€â€(whichever applies here)--to keep pollution concentrations within acceptable guidelines for human health.
- 300 cfs
Minimum suggested flow for paddling from Allatoona Dam 9.75 miles down the river.
- 9200 cfs
Bankfull capacity (the amount of water a river can carry without overflowing its banks) between Allatoona Dam and Cartersville.
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