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Take-out NC

Take Out

Catawba - 2. Bridgewater Dam to Route 1147 Bridge (NC)

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Gauge Conditions

CATAWBA River At SR1223 Below Lake JAMES Near BRIDGEWATER, NC Upstream Primary

Runnable: 200.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out marks the end of this river section, requiring careful navigation through a series of scattered rocks and potential hydraulics near the Route 1147 Bridge. Paddlers should be prepared to maneuver precisely through the constricted channel and assess water levels before attempting the final approach, as debris and changing currents can create unpredictable conditions at this transition point.