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Diversion Dam Take Out is a whitewater take-out access point on Deep Creek in Lake County, Oregon. This site serves paddlers completing runs on a medium-sized river with significant gradient and flow characteristics suitable for intermediate to advanced whitewater boaters. Deep Creek features a notable 765-foot elevation drop over its 62-mile length, creating an average gradient of 12.2 feet per mile with average flows around 30 cubic feet per second, making it a technical waterway that demands respect and proper paddling skills.
The take-out location is positioned at coordinates 42.17494100, -119.91793200, providing river access in a relatively remote area of southeastern Oregon. With an average water velocity of 1.39 feet per second and classified as a Stream Order 4 river, Deep Creek presents current and flow conditions typical of whitewater runs rather than flat-water paddling. The drainage basin covers 271 square miles, indicating a substantial watershed that feeds this waterway. Paddlers should be prepared for the technical nature of this stretch and ensure they have appropriate skill levels and safety equipment for whitewater recreation.