Is Kennebec Gorge running?
Flow now
1,540 cfs
↘ falling vs. 24 hours ago
Reading from Nov 4, 3:45 PM MT. Site data as of Nov 4, 2026, 4:04 PM MT.
Status
Running
Off season (commercial)
Off season (commercial)
Runnable range: 350–13,000 cfs
Last 7 days (cfs), Mountain time. Low 452 cfs, high 6,100 cfs.
| Status | Running Off season (commercial) |
|---|---|
| River | Kennebec River |
| Section | Harris Station Dam to The Forks |
| Class | III–IV |
| Nearest town | The Forks, Maine |
| Runnable range | 350 cfs to 13,000 cfs Source: American Whitewater, on the same gauge shown here. Checked 2026-11-04. |
| Commercial season | May–Oct (typical outfitter season) Off season (commercial) |
| Gauge | Kennebec River at The Forks, Maine (USGS 01042500) |
| Dam release | Yes, flow is set by dam releases. |
| Note | Flow is set by daily Harris Station Dam releases. The gauge is at The Forks. |
| More info | American Whitewater river page |
Flows are informational, not a safety call. Gauge readings can be delayed, provisional, or wrong, and a gauge may be miles from the run. Rivers change fast. Check with a local outfitter or the managing agency (BLM, USFS, NPS, dam operator) before you go.
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