Diggs

Diggs is a boat ramp providing access to the Pee Dee River in Cordova, Richmond County, North Carolina. The Pee Dee River is a major waterway with a stream order of 8, indicating it is a significant river system comparable in classification to major rivers like the Mississippi and Missouri. At this access point, the river has an average flow of 9030 cubic feet per second and average velocity of 6.24 feet per second, characteristics typical of an active river system that paddlers and boaters should respect.

The Pee Dee River stretches 65.52 miles through this region with a total elevation drop of 210 feet, creating an average gradient of 3.2 feet per mile. The river's large drainage area of 7316 square miles means water levels can vary seasonably and after heavy rainfall. From the Diggs access point, the river mouth is approximately 235 miles downstream. This location serves paddlers and boaters interested in exploring a major river system in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.

Before launching at Diggs, paddlers should be prepared for a river environment with moderate current and understand the potential hazards associated with a major river system. Water conditions, seasonal flow rates, and weather should all be considered before planning a trip on the Pee Dee River.