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The former Hammel Woods Dam site on the DuPage River in Shorewood, Will County, Illinois, now serves as a whitewater put-in after the dam's removal. This location provides access to the DuPage River for paddlers looking to experience moving water conditions. The removal of the dam has restored more natural river flow and created whitewater features that appeal to kayakers and canoeists seeking faster current than traditional flat-water paddling. The site's transition from an impounded area to a flowing river section makes it an interesting access point for those exploring the DuPage River system.