Whitewater Run CA Class IV-V

4. Forbestown Diversion to Ponderosa Reservoir

Feather, S. Fork

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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 18.2 miles away on Feather. Use as a general reference only.
CDEC Flow Data California
FEATHER RIVER FBD Primary
Elevation: 3,166 ft
Elevation: 815 ft
FEATHER RIVER KLL Dam Release
Elevation: 180 ft
Elevation: 171 ft
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Description
American Whitewater is working with South Feather Power and Water in the FERC relicensing process.   We are negotiating to get real time public flow information, and to get recreational whitewater opportunities in this reach.  We are also working with the resource agencies to improve the overall health of this river reach.   AW did conduct a boating flow study for this reach.   Some information from that study is posted in the dreamflows guide linked below. Other Information Sources: Dreamflows River Guide: S. Feather - Forbestown Gorge
Difficulty
Class IV-V
Length
5.5 mi
Gradient
150 ft/mi
max 200
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
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