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Hiwassee River (Chatuge Lake)

Georgia • 35.0250, -84.2217

Length

147 mi

236 km

Elevation

3,127′ → 677′

2,451 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.32%

16.7 ft/mi

Drainage

2,693 mi²

6,974 km²

Avg Flow

4,890 cfs

3.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

648 mi

1,042 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

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Access Sites on Hiwassee River (Chatuge Lake)

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Hiwassee River (Chatuge Lake).