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Portage MN

Dam

Sand Creek - Jordan (PnP or up to 6 miles) (MN)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Vermillion River near Empire, MN Upstream Primary
Runnable: 150.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Likely low. (Confirm via NOAA data on Flow Info tab.)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Dam rapid on Sand Creek is a mandatory portage requiring careful navigation around an obstructed river section. Paddlers must exit river-left and carry boats around the potential hazard, with careful attention to terrain and potential obstacles during the portage.
Location
Type
Portage
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
4.8 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Jordan (PnP or up to 6 miles)
Sand Creek
I-II 5.7 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater