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Hazard WI

Dam 1!

Sheboygan - downtown Sheboygan Falls (0.3 mile) · WI

American Whitewater 43.7283, -87.7885

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Gauge Conditions

Sheboygan River at Sheboygan, WI Downstream Primary
Runnable: 900.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Totally low; nothing but a scrape.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Dam 1!
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The first of two dams downstream of Sheb.Falls, this dam has a very short drop, but a nasty reversal at most flows, making it a highly recommended ("mandatory") portage. With proper scouting and safety precautions (partner on shore with a throw rope at the ready), it may be runnable at some flows. Again, it is such a short drop, it won't really be any significant thrill when you can run it, and the potential dangers of being recirculated far exceed the potential thrill of running the drop.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
2.7 mi
Directions
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downtown Sheboygan Falls (0.3 mile)
Sheboygan
II-IV 0.3 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater