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Rapid WA

Former Nelson Dam Site

Naches - Sawmill Flat to bl. Town of Naches (WA)

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Gauge Conditions
American River near Nile, WA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

The Nelson dam removal began in 2021 and was completed in 2023. The removal of this extremely hazardous low head dam enhanced fish passage, widened the floodplain, restored natural sediment flow, improved river safety and navigability, and consolidated water diversion infrastructure. Informal access is available at this site on river left where the wide shoulders provide a place to park off the highway. The site has no developed facilities.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
40.6 mi
Directions
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Sawmill Flat to bl. Town of Naches
Naches
II-III 44.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater