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Rapid CA

Gravelly Ford Gauge

San Joaquin - Friant Dam to Mendota Pool Dam (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
San Joaquin River below Friant CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 150.0 – 15,000.0 CFS

Good for canoes and beginners.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER NFW Primary
Elevation: 5,200 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Description

Since the construction of Friant dam the river has generally been dry after this point.   A sudden lack of trees along the river is testament to the lack of water.   Since the start of restoration flows in the fall of 2009, riparian vegetation is likely to make a steady comeback.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
36.6 mi
Directions
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Friant Dam to Mendota Pool Dam
San Joaquin
I 61.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater