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Rapid TX

Low-Head Dam

American Whitewater 30.2733, -98.5130

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Gauge Conditions

Pedernales Rv near Fredericksburg, TX Upstream Primary

Runnable: 900.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Upper limit on boatable flows uncertain. Please add a comment or report.

Pedernales Rv near Johnson City, TX Downstream Primary

Runnable: 1,500.0 – 15,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

A low-head dam on the Pedernales River creates a potentially dangerous hydraulic that can trap boats and swimmers, with minimal information available about its specific characteristics. Paddlers should exercise extreme caution and consider portaging, as low-head dams are known for their recirculating water flow that can create an inescapable "keeper" hole at certain water levels.