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Low Head Dam

American Whitewater 40.3690, -78.8050

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Gauge Conditions

Little Conemaugh River at East Conemaugh, PA Downstream Primary

Runnable: 8.7 – 12.5 FT

Low runnable to a decent flow. Echo may be approaching the highest it can be run safely.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Almost right after the put in is a low head dam. You will should see a building on the right along the railroad tracks, portage river left, you will see a sign. You can also put in here if you drive back Cross St. in South Fork and park off the path. There are signs and bouyies that warn you of the approaching dam. The path that is here also leads back to the start of a loop section at the first class III.