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Rapid VA Class III

Wireman Mill Dam

Indian Creek - Beaver Brk Rd to Powell River Rd (VA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Photo
Wireman Mill Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
At Wireman Mill Dam, paddlers encounter a complex Class III rapid formed around the remnants of an old mill dam, creating a technical series of broken water and rock-strewn drops. The rapid requires precise navigation through multiple small ledges and potential hydraulics, with the most critical line running close to the right bank to avoid recirculating holes and submerged dam debris. Careful scouting is recommended, as the dam's old infrastructure can create unpredictable water features that demand skilled boat control and precise maneuvering.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
7.0 mi
Directions
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Beaver Brk Rd to Powell River Rd
Indian Creek
I-II(III) 14.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater