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Hazard NM

Low-hanging fence

Rio Chama - 05. Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande (NM)

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Gauge Conditions
Rio Chama below Abiquiu DAM, NM Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Low-hanging fence
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The only current cross-river fence in this stretch as of Spring 2020. It crosses just as the river hangs left around the bend, connecting to a large metal fence that is visible from up-stream. It is safely passable at around 700 cfs. 
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.3 mi
Directions
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05. Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande
Rio Chama
I-II 7.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater