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Playspot WI Class I

Kraft Waves

Beaver Dam - Cotton Mill Park to CTH.J (5.35 miles) (WI)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 125.0 – 500.0 CFS

Likely too low for reasonable, fun, whitewater play.

Photo
Kraft Waves
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

A bit of constriction and riverbed obstruction (near/beyond the South end of Kraft warehouse/building) may make some small waves.

Also (at least, as of 2018.07.23) there are downed trees hanging low and into the river. At this time, passage is possible, but may require a little quick maneuvering. At lower flows (up to maybe 200-250 cfs?) confident paddlers should have no problems. As flow gets more 'pushy' (300-500 cfs), it will take strong, experienced boat handling to assure success here -- others may be taking a roll-of-the-dice, perhaps having success, perhaps suffering a capsize trying to navigate this area.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
0.5 mi
Directions
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Cotton Mill Park to CTH.J (5.35 miles)
Beaver Dam
I-II 5.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater