Know the flow before you drive out.
Barking Dog shows the estimated flow at the Barking Dog rapid on the South Fork of the American River and when the next Chili Bar releases are scheduled.
Estimated flow
One big number for what Barking Dog is running, based on the latest Chili Bar releases.
Chili Bar chart
Today's flow at Chili Bar, so you can see whether water is rising or falling.
Release calendar
A month view of scheduled releases, with the times at the dam and when the water reaches Barking Dog.
How it works
Flow data comes from the California Data Exchange Center (CDEC). Water takes roughly three hours to travel from Chili Bar dam to Barking Dog, so the big number is the Chili Bar reading from about three hours ago.
The release calendar is built from the minimum recreational releases in the Chili Bar hydropower license, for the current water year type. Actual releases may be higher, and can change without notice.
Barking Dog is an independent app and is not affiliated with PG&E, CDEC, DreamFlows or any government agency. Always check conditions and use your own judgment before getting on the water.