Whitewater Run VA Class IV-V(V+)

0.2 Pinnacles of Dan: Townes Dam to Powerplant

Dan

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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 13.7 miles away on Dan. Use as a general reference only.
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Description
This section of the Dan River is dewatered by a hydroelectric plant, and has therefore seen very little use over the years during rare spills. Reportedly, the whitewater is steep and challenging, however videos of the lowermost portion appear to be Class IV. Here is a video of the last bit: Please report your runs here.
Difficulty
Class IV-V(V+)
Length
3.4 mi
Gradient
173 ft/mi
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater