Chattahoochee River at Buford Dam near Buford

Last updated: Jun 11, 2025, 4:07 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 12 - 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 - 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 - Bankfull conditions occur on the river just downstream from Buford Dam.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 34.1569, -84.0789
RFC SERFC
State GA
WFO FFC
County Gwinnett
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02334430
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 7.41 ft on 11-02-1978
2. 7.30 ft on 06-29-1976
3. 7.30 ft on 09-04-1975
4. 7.76 ft on 10-10-1972
5. 7.88 ft on 10-22-1971

Historic Crests

1. 7.88 ft on 10-22-1971
2. 7.76 ft on 10-10-1972
3. 7.41 ft on 11-02-1978
4. 7.30 ft on 09-04-1975
5. 7.30 ft on 06-29-1976

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88 STND
major Flooding N/AN/A
moderate Flooding N/AN/A
minor Flooding 924.01 ft12.00 ft
action 920.01 ft8.00 ft
Latest Value 911.52 ft-0.49 ft
Gauge Zero 912.01 ft0.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Peachtree City, GA 30269
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