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Waterfall AZ Class V+

Diversion Dam

American Whitewater 33.6253, -110.9342

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Gauge Conditions

Salt River near Chrysotile, AZ Upstream Primary

Runnable: 800.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Diversion Dam

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This 3 foot dam creates a lethal hole. Take out at the bridge before this artificial drop.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.

Other Rapids on This Run (20)

Apache Falls

First Campground Access Point

Bump and Grind Rapid

Maytag

Grumman Rapid

Second Campground River Access

Exhibition Rapid

Exhibition Rapid

Cibecue Creek Access

Three Way Rapid

Raft Ripper Rapid

Mescal Falls

Mescal River Access

Hoodoo River Access

Ledges Rapid

Type

Waterfall

Difficulty

Class V+

Mile Marker

53.6 mi

Directions

02. US 60 to Hwy 288 above Roosevelt Reservoir

Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater