Access Site
IL
Former site of Hammel Woods Dam (now removed!)
City: Shorewood, IL
County: Will
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 41.52305400, -88.19214900
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Du Page River at Shorewood, IL
0.1 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I(II)
Put-in
DuPage - Shorewood: W.Black Road to W.Shepley Rd. (6.6 miles)
2 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 150.00-1000.00 cfs
Du Page River at Shorewood, IL
About This Access Site
The former Hammel Woods Dam site on the DuPage River in Shorewood, Will County, Illinois, now serves as a whitewater put-in after the dam's removal. This location provides access to the DuPage River for paddlers looking to experience moving water conditions. The removal of the dam has restored more natural river flow and created whitewater features that appeal to kayakers and canoeists seeking faster current than traditional flat-water paddling. The site's transition from an impounded area to a flowing river section makes it an interesting access point for those exploring the DuPage River system.