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Hazard IA

Hannum/Coon's dam, and Gauge

South Skunk - Story City to Ames (PnP, 8 miles or 19 miles) (IA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 100.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Low, but can offer some play.

Photo
Hannum/Coon's dam, and Gauge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Hannum/Coon's dam (in a state of deterioration) is the site of at least two drownings.

This should not be considered a play spot! Recirculating current in this area should be avoided! It is best portaged on river right.

(The property in this area appears to be all privately held.) This is the location of the gauge cited for this river.

Photo and info available at Iowa Whitewater Org US Filter Dam.

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
15.6 mi
Directions
View Full Run
Story City to Ames (PnP, 8 miles or 19 miles)
South Skunk
II 18.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater