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Hazard NV Class II

Dam

Carson River - Silver Saddle Ranch to Santa Maria Ranch (NV)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Carson RV near Carson City, NV Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Dam rapid features a left channel choked with wood debris, creating a significant hazard for paddlers. Navigating the right channel provides the cleanest route, but boaters should carefully scout and select their line to avoid potential wood entrapment and maintain good boat control through the Class II water.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
11.9 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Silver Saddle Ranch to Santa Maria Ranch
Carson River
II(III) 14.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater