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Hazard WA

Horn Rapids Dam (aka Wanawish Dam)

Yakima River - Roza to Columbia River (WA)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Yakima River at Kiona, WA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Horn Rapids Dam (aka Wanawish Dam)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This is a very hazardous dam that has been the site of fatalities. Take out upstream of the dam or be sure to portage on river left. The original dam was constructed in 1892 and the current concrete structure was constructed in 1997. The dam is still used by the Yakama Nation as a traditional fishing location.

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
112.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
Roza to Columbia River
Yakima River
I-II 130.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater