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Rapid TX

Low-Head Dam

Pedernales - 1. Hye to Johnson City (16.7 miles) (TX)

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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
Low-Head Dam
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.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.6 mi
Directions
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1. Hye to Johnson City (16.7 miles)
Pedernales
II-IV 16.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater