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Put-in NC

Put In

Catawba - 2. Bridgewater Dam to Route 1147 Bridge (NC)

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Gauge Conditions
CATAWBA River At SR1223 Below Lake JAMES Near BRIDGEWATER, NC Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In is the initial access point for this river section, characterized by a relatively straightforward entry with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should be aware of potential debris or submerged obstacles near the put-in location, and assess water levels and flow conditions before launching. While not a complex rapid, standard river navigation skills and situational awareness are recommended when entering the Catawba at this point.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
8.5 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2. Bridgewater Dam to Route 1147 Bridge
Catawba
I-II 5.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater