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Rising River Waters Can Kill!
Watch for rapidly rising river levels on the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries. Water released from dams and heavy rain can turn a day on the river into a tragedy! More »
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Call for Water Release Schedule
With colder temperatures you can expect longer and more frequent water releases. For water release schedule info, call 1-855-DAM-FLOW (1-855-326-3569) for Buford Dam and 404-329-1455 for Morgan Falls Dam. Save numbers to your cell! More »
Abbotts Bridge Unit Closed 5/19/03
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Contact: Nancy Poe, Chief of Resource Education, 678-538-1241
Abbotts Bridge Unit, a popular area along the forty-eight mile Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area river corridor, is closed due to a bridge failure. Heavy rainstorms experienced in the area over the past few days has caused a tributary stream of the Chattahoochee River to overflow and undercut the entrance roadway. The serious erosion has undercut two stream culverts, which is causing the roadway to collapse. The entrance road is no longer safe for vehicle and pedestrian access. The Federal Highway Administration is working with the park to restore access to the area as quickly as possible. This area of the park will remain closed until further notice. |
Did You Know?
One life jacket per person required on all watercraft. This includes all boats, inner tubes, air mattresses, and other floating devices. Must be U.S. Coast Guard Approved. 36 CFR 3.2