3D Tailwater Depth

Buford Dam downstream 10 miles

Depth model is estimated. Always verify USACE generation before wading.

Basemap

Layer

Water level scenario

LowNormalGeneration

Visual only — raises or lowers the modeled depth coloring. Does not reflect live releases.

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Live gauge · Buford Dam

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Depth

0–2 ft · skinny water
2–4 ft · moderate
4–6 ft · deeper run
6 ft+ · deep hold
Bank / above water

Depths are estimated from public channel geometry, not surveyed for wading.

Likely holding water

Strong — Estimated deep slot — worth scouting
Moderate — Some holding potential
Low — Skinny / even bed

Estimated zones for big brown trout based on depth and channel shape. Not a fishing guarantee — verify on the water.

What the model shows

Strongest estimated holding water appears near river mile 340.1 because of estimated deep slot near 8.5 ft, sharp bed dropoff / ledge, likely current seam off the main channel, nearby creek mouth or cover. The reach runs from Buford Dam (RM 348.1) downstream about 10 miles to RM 338.1. Pan and zoom the map, switch Satellite/Map, then tap a marker to read that spot's channel in 3D.

Estimated planning tool — not for navigation or wading safety

The river alignment, depths, and holding zones are estimated from public data (USGS WSP 2063 scaffold) and a hand-anchored centerline — they are not survey-accurate. This is a fishing-planning aid only, not a navigation or wading-safety tool.

Always verify USACE generation before wading

Buford Dam generation raises the river by several feet within minutes. Always verify current USACE generation schedules, watch for sirens, and monitor 1610 AM before entering the water.