River AL

Cahaba River

Alabama • 33.1200, -86.7500
Length
194 mi
312 km
Elevation
1,013′ → 79′
933 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.09%
4.8 ft/mi
Drainage
1,824 mi²
4,724 km²
Avg Flow
3,011 cfs
2.2 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
437 mi
703 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

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Water Level Gauges on Cahaba River

There are 12 USGS water level monitoring stations on Cahaba River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Cahaba River

There are 5 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Cahaba River.