River GA NC TN

Hiwassee River

Georgia • 34.8836, -83.7223

Length

144 mi

231 km

Elevation

2,348′ → 677′

1,671 ft drop

Stream Order

7

Large River

Slope

0.22%

11.6 ft/mi

Drainage

2,692 mi²

6,973 km²

Avg Flow

4,890 cfs

1.8 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

649 mi

1,045 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

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