Diversion Dam (Mandatory Portage Left)

THIS IS A MANDATORY PORTAGE, PLEASE DO NOT RUN THE GATES!   

As you come to the Power Plant, prepare to portage the diversion dam just downstream on river left. Just upstream of the diversion dam on river left is a grated canal entrance that during the warmer months (when the diversion dam gates are closed) takes all the water from the river. It is a fairly large pool in this area but the water is moving here so approach and take out with caution. Take out upstream of the grated canal, walk under the bridge on the obvious US Forest Service road downstream, respecting all fencing and signs. In about 100 yards a canal overflow often (but not always) restores some water to the river and you can slide back into the river to paddle out. If there is not water you'll need to walk to your take-out on the Forest Service road. 

There are 4 gates / openings in the diversion dam, and when they are open the river flows freely through the bridge-like structure. Paddlers sometime paddle through the second opening from the left when the gates are open, but this is strongly discouraged. When the gates are closed it is impossible.