Caney Fork Reservoir Information
Caney Fork Reservoir Information is easy to find with Canoe the Caney. Information on everything related to the Center Hill Dam including river information, lake information, and generator schedules. Make sure you have all your questions answered before heading out on the Caney Fork. Let us know if you have any more questions.
The Caney Fork River is available year round thanks to the generation flow. This means the crisp and clear water is nearly constant, regardless of weather conditions! Although it can get chilly with the water being a consistent 55 degree Fahrenheit.
Caney Fork Generator Schedule
Check out the Caney Fork Generation Schedule to see what the water flow will be today. Keep in mind, this is posted daily by TVA and is the latest and only information we have for the generation schedule. Make sure you have the desired water flow and level before heading to the river. Too low isn’t a problem but too high and it could be unwise for a beginner to try paddling the river.
The amount of water being released into the river from Center Hill dam is based on the number of generators being used in the nearby Center Hill hydro-electric power plant, and hence can be adversely affected by the weather or simply by increased power usage. The following link to the Tennessee Valley Authority can give you additional details on how this process works, and why it happens.
When there are no generators, the waterflow on the Caney Fork will be very slow. This is the optimal time for fishing as well as if you are wanting slow float with lots of paddling.
One generator is considered the ideal river flow. Slow enough to have a longer trip while fast enough to not have to wear yourself out paddling.
Two or more generators create a quick trip which is best for more experienced paddlers wanting a very fast flowing and short lived trip.
We always post when Canoe the Caney is open for canoe rentals on the Caney Fork, so look for the “We Are Open for River Trips Today” at the top of each page.
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Questions?
Most of the answers to your questions can be found throughout our website and in our FAQs. And, at any time feel free to give us a call and we’ll be more than happy to help!
