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Rapid OH

Mad River confluence

Buck Creek - Springfield Play Park (PnP or 5.1 miles) (OH)

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Gauge Conditions

Buck Creek bl CJ Brown Reservoir near Springfield OH Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Mad River confluence at Buck Creek's Springfield Play Park offers a mixed hydraulic environment where converging flows create unpredictable currents and potential recirculation zones. While specific difficulty ratings are undefined, paddlers should anticipate potential swirling water dynamics and carefully assess flow conditions before attempting any line through this confluence zone. Local knowledge and real-time water level assessment are critical for safe navigation.