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Obey River

Tennessee • 36.5464, -85.4764
Length
49 mi
79 km
Elevation
644′ → 507′
137 ft drop
Stream Order
6
Large River
Slope
0.05%
2.8 ft/mi
Drainage
903 mi²
2,338 km²
Avg Flow
1,688 cfs
2.0 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
1,461 mi
2,350 km to ocean
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
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Access Sites on Obey River

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Obey River.