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Waterfall VT Class III

The Dam

Gihon - Whitcomb Island Rd to Johnson (VT)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Lamoille River at Johnson, VT Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,300.0 – 2,800.0 CFS

Dependent on if the gauge is rising or dropping. 1300-1700 and dropping often corresponds to a level of somewhere between 1-1.5 (minimum to low).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Dam is a technical Class III waterfall with a steep drop and complex current patterns created by large submerged boulders. Paddlers must navigate a tight, right-of-center line to avoid powerful hydraulics and sharp rock formations at the bottom of the descent. Scouting is recommended, and safety gear is critical due to potential pin and entrapment hazards in the lower section.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Whitcomb Island Rd to Johnson
Gihon
IV(V) 3.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater