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Rapid IL

Former Dam Site

Vermilion - N.2249th Rd. to landing off of Ed Hand Hwy. (8.15 miles) (IL)

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Gauge Conditions
Vermilion River near Leonore, IL Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 8,000.0 CFS

Reasonable beginner/intermediate level.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

After a rafter's death and the resulting lawsuit, the river was closed for a couple of years. A settlement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources led to major safety improvements at the site, including large cement blocks to break up the dangerous hydraulic behind the dam and highly visible signage directing all river traffic to the notched right side. In 2021, the dam was fully removed—marking a major improvement for both public safety and the environment.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.1 mi
Directions
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N.2249th Rd. to landing off of Ed Hand Hwy. (8.15 miles)
Vermilion
II-III 8.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater