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Hazard IA

Ames (River Valley Park) Dam

South Skunk - Story City to Ames (PnP, 8 miles or 19 miles) (IA)

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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
Ames (River Valley Park) Dam
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
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
19.0 mi
Directions
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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