Gauge Description:

The flow in this section is controlled by Harris Dam, a hydro facility located 4 miles upstream from the put in. It takes approximately 1 hour for the release to reach Carry Brook. Call Central Maine Power Company at 207-672-4848 for release information. Use the gauge as reference only. This gives a good indication of recent daily release levels.

The Kennebec is a dam controlled river. An agreement worked out between the rafting, boating, and power company has guaranteed water on weekends. Normally you can expect 4800 cfs from 10 am until 2 pm but that can change depending on conditions. At times of drought the flows will remain at 4800 cfs but the release times can be cut back 2 hours (10am to 12 pm). Early in the season (May) flows may be higher (6000 cfs) and for longer durations.

In addition to the daily flows stated above a new settlement agreement between FPL and American Whitewater goes into effect this year. There will be four 8,000 cfs release scheduled along with several 2400 cfs releases. (See below for dates). 8000 cfs releases increase the overall difficulty to class IV+. 2400 cfs releases makes for a more technical run.

From May 1st through Columbus day in October, the daily release will be a minimum of 4800 cfs, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

From June 15th through September 15th, 1pm to 3 pm minimum release will be 2400 cfs.

Between June 15th and September 15th in consultation with AW, AMC, & NEFLOW there will be four Sunday releases at a minimum of 2400 cfs during the hours of 1pm and 3pm.

In consultation with all interested parties there will be four releases of 8000 cfs provided each rafting season during the hours of 10 am and 1 pm.

For the latest flow information call (800) 557-3569 Dial 5 for Kennebec.

2007 Kennebec Settlement Flows Date Time Flow Date Time Flow Sat., June 16th 10am to 1pm 8000 cfs Sun., Aug. 5th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., June 23rd 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., Aug. 11th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., June 30th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., Aug. 18th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., July 7th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sun., Aug. 19th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Mon., July 9th 10am to 1pm 8000 cfs Sat., Aug. 25th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., July 14th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., Sept. 1st 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sun., July 15th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sun., Sept. 2nd 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., July 21st 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., Sept. 8th 10am to 1pm 8000 cfs 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., July 28th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs Sat., Sept. 22nd 10am to 1pm 8000 cfs Sat., Aug. 4th 1pm to 3 pm 2400 cfs

Kennebec R at The Forks [ ME ]

Current Conditions Stage Flow Updated 5.92 7740 9/6 17:15 Station Graphs

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Running

Below Minimum Recommended Flow

Above Maximum Recommended Flow

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Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State	River Name/Section	Class	Level	Rel. Level	Updated
ME	Kennebec— 2) Lower Kennebec: Carry Brook to the Forks	II-III	7,740.00	med	9/6 17:15

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:	28
USGS Station:	01042500
HUC:	01030001
Latitude:	45.3403
Longitude:	-69.9633
Class:	6