Hazard Warning: Hazard information may be user-submitted and unverified. Conditions change frequently. Always scout rapids and obstacles yourself.
Playspot OH Class III

Pothole

O'Bannon Creek - Gibson Road to Little Miami confluence (OH)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
O'Bannon Creek near Loveland OH Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Too low to boat.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Pothole
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This used to be a great playspot, but the ledge has eroded and there's rock in there now.  The runout can be very shallow, so if you play here, be mindful of that and have a quick roll.  At some levels a wave train forms downstream of this, but it can also be shallow so tuck hard.  Currently, at lower water the bottom wave is good for front surfing on surfer's left and spinning on surfer's right.  Best eddy service is on river right near the steep bank.

This can sometimes be covered by water from the Little Miami River if the LMR is really high.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
4.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Gibson Road to Little Miami confluence
O'Bannon Creek
II(III) 4.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater