Ames (River Valley Park) Dam

American Whitewater 42.0372, -93.5981

Gauge Conditions

South Skunk River near Ames, IA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 100.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Low, but can offer some play.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Paddlers should portage river right above the dam in Ames' River Valley Park.

There is great parking and a short carry to put in or take-out at this location.

Photo and info available at Iowa Whitewater Org - Ames Dam.

Location

Other Rapids on This Run (4)

Hannum/Coon's dam, and Gauge

15.6 mi

Type

Hazard

Difficulty

Class N/A

Mile Marker

19.0 mi

Directions

Navigate

View Full Run

Story City to Ames (PnP, 8 miles or 19 miles)

South Skunk

II 18.5 mi

Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater