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Hazard NC

Low-head Dam

Davidson River - 1. Forest Service Road 475-A @ Cove Creek to Low Head Dam (NC)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Davidson River near Brevard, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.0 – 6.0 FT

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Low-head Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
There is a small low head dam that doesn't pose a threat at low water but can become a mean hole at higher level. This also where you park your car and another takeout point.
Location
Type
Hazard
Mile Marker
1.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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1. Forest Service Road 475-A @ Cove Creek to Low Head Dam
Davidson River
III-IV 1.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater