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Hazard CO

Dam

Saint Vrain Creek, South - 04. Quarry to Lyons (CO)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Fourmile Canyon Creek near Sunshine, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Dam rapid on Saint Vrain Creek's South section presents a significant navigational challenge due to an actual dam structure creating a potentially dangerous hydraulic zone. Paddlers must exercise extreme caution and portage around this obstruction, as the dam's recirculating water and potential for entrapment make this a critical safety hazard for any watercraft.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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04. Quarry to Lyons
Saint Vrain Creek, South
II-III 4.3 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater