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Put-in IL

Put In

Des Plaines - a) Wheeling, Dam #1 (Removed) (PnP) (IL)

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Gauge Conditions
Des Plaines River near Des Plaines, IL Downstream Primary
Runnable: 150.0 – 800.0 CFS

Relatively low flows. We have no information on whether any play now exists at these flows. Help your fellow paddlers with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In Rapid at the former Dam #1 site on the Des Plaines River is a low-gradient section with minimal technical features, primarily used as an access point for local paddlers. The area may have remnant concrete or debris from the removed dam, so paddlers should scout carefully and be aware of potential underwater hazards. Water levels and flow can significantly impact navigability, so checking current conditions is recommended before launching.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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a) Wheeling, Dam #1 (Removed) (PnP)
Des Plaines
I-II 0.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater