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Hazard TX

Low-Head Dam

Cherokee Creek - FM 501 to CR 442 (9 miles) (TX)

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Gauge Conditions
Colorado Rv near San Saba, TX Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Low-Head Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Low-Head Dam on Cherokee Creek presents an extreme drowning hazard with a powerful hydraulic that can trap boats and swimmers in a deadly recirculating current. Paddlers must absolutely portage around this structure, as attempting to run or swim through the dam can result in fatal entrapment due to the uniform, keeper-like hydraulic that spans the entire river width.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.7 mi
Directions
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FM 501 to CR 442 (9 miles)
Cherokee Creek
III-IV 9.1 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater