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Hazard NC

Low-head Dam

Davidson River - 1. Forest Service Road 475-A @ Cove Creek to Low Head Dam · NC

American Whitewater 35.2848, -82.7993

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Gauge Conditions

Davidson River near Brevard, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.0 – 6.0 FT

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Low-head Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

There is a small low head dam that doesn't pose a threat at low water but can become a mean hole at higher level. This also where you park your car and another takeout point.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Mile Marker
1.4 mi
Directions
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1. Forest Service Road 475-A @ Cove Creek to Low Head Dam
Davidson River
III-IV 1.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater