Mckay / Ripogenus
Near Millinocket, ME
2184 cfs as of 07/18/2025 03:15 PM (GMT)
Total Flow
STAY SAFE
Make sure you have up to date waterflow information when you head out for a day on the water.
---
Call the Safe Waters hotline
1-844-430-FLOW (3569)
Long-term Schedule
Flows listed below are minimum requirements downstream of McKay Station and Ripogenus Dam. During normal operational conditions, flows can range from minimum flows (shown below) to 3,200 cfs during the applicable hours. The 3,200 cfs limit may be exceeded in certain circumstances.
Annual Release Schedule
May 1 - September 15 between the hours of 0830 and 1700
"Normal" hydrologic year - 2300 CFS on Saturday and Sunday; 2200 CFS on Monday and Friday; 2000 CFS Tuesday through Thursday
"Wet" or "Dry" hydrologic years - 2200 CFS on Saturday and Sunday; 2000 CFS on Monday and Friday; 1800 CFS Tuesday through Thursday
September 16-October 1 between the hours of 0830 and 1700
"Normal" hydrologic year - 2300 CFS on Saturday and Sunday
"Wet" or "Dry" hydrologic years - 2200 CFS on Saturday and Sunday

Please note! Water release schedules often change without notice due to unanticipated changes in weather conditions and power system requirements. Use caution near dams. A large amount of water may be discharged without warning at any time. Your safety depends on obeying all posted safety regulations and warnings.
Disclaimer: Water release schedules and flow levels posted by Brookfield Renewable as directed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Brookfield Renewable makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied concerning the accuracy, completeness and reliability or suitability of the data and/or information contained herein for any particular purpose. While Brookfield Renewable strives to make reasonable efforts to ensure that the data and/or information contained on the website is complete, accurate, reliable and suitable, errors may occur or information may be out dated. Brookfield Renewable at any time may revise or change the data and/or information posted without any obligation to notify past, current or prospective users.
In no event will Brookfield Renewable, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, shareholders, employees or agents be liable for any damages whatsoever in contract, tort or otherwise, including but not limited to, special, direct, indirect, general, consequential, incidental or punitive damages arising out of the use of the data and/or information posted. By accessing this website, the user acknowledges and agrees that any employment of the data and/or information posted is solely assumed and at the user’s own risk.