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Hazard MD

Dam - Unrunnable - Mandatory Portage

Deer Creek - 6. MD 136 to Susquehanna River (MD)

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Gauge Conditions
Deer Creek at Rocks, MD Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.4 – 10.0 FT

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Dam - Unrunnable - Mandatory Portage
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This dam on Deer Creek presents an absolute mandatory portage for all watercraft, with no viable running options. The entire hydraulic creates an unrunnable hazard that requires paddlers to completely exit the river and carry boats and gear around the structure. Extreme caution is required, with no exceptions to the portage requirement.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
4.4 mi
Directions
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6. MD 136 to Susquehanna River
Deer Creek
I-II 8.8 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater