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Portage GA

Portage around dam

Oconee, Middle - 3 - Tallassee Shoals to Ben Burton Park · GA

American Whitewater 33.9914, -83.5032

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Gauge Conditions

Middle Oconee River near Arcade, GA Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 4,000.0 CFS

Suitable for novice paddlers

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

As you approach the dam, get right ASAP. As of 2025 the portage bridge over the dam has been damaged by falling trees, but is passable. Rroceed on a billy goat trail to a point where boats can be lowered to the river. This is a difficult portage.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Portage
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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3 - Tallassee Shoals to Ben Burton Park
Oconee, Middle
I-III 7.5 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater