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Hazard WA

Dryden Dam

Wenatchee - 3. Leavenworth to Cashmere · WA

American Whitewater 47.5553, -120.5735

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Gauge Conditions

Wenatchee River at Peshastin, WA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2,500.0 – 20,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Dryden Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Utilize the portage trail on the right to avoid the deadly hydraulic that forms below this dam. The dam is operated and maintained by Chelan PUD. River mile 17.7.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
8.8 mi
Directions
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3. Leavenworth to Cashmere
Wenatchee
III+ 17.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater