Obed
2. Adams Bridge to Potter's Ford
| Difficulty | II-IV |
| Length | 4.1 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 10 fpm |
| Gauge | Obed River at Adams Bridge Near Crossville, Tn |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 32 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 24, 2019 |
River Description
Tennessee Whitewater, by Mayfield
See Tennessee Paddle for info on this and other streams in the Obed/Emory watershed.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Access Point
Drainage area: ~91.8 sq.mi.
Distance: 0 mi
Other
At the listed put-in drainage area is ~91.8 square miles (as calculated by USGS StreamStats 4.2.0 software).
By the listed take-out it has increased to ~107 square miles.
Rapids
Distance: 1.99 mi
Other
A good boulder-choke, with a slot left-of-center.
Rapids
Distance: 2.27 mi
Other
Four more boulder-chokes in the next quarter-mile.
Take Out
Distance: 4.12 mi
Access Point
Trip Reports
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Obed River, Genesis Road to Potter's Ford Road Class 2-4 (listed on AW as Obed -2. Adam's Bridge to Potter's Ford)
- Minimum flow is 250 cfs for canoes and 600 cfs for the Avon Ranger on the OBED RIVER AT ADAM'S BRIDGE NEAR CROSSVILLE, TN
- Max flow is 1000 cfs
- Run is 4 river miles
- Not much info