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Rapid OR Class III

Powerdale Dam Site

Hood - 2. Tucker to Hood River Marina (OR)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Hood River at Tucker Bridge, near Hood River, OR Upstream Primary
Runnable: 3.5 – 9.0 FT

This is a low, boatable flow that is actually pretty fun

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Powerdale Dam Site
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The remnants of the former Powerdale Dam create a complex hydraulic environment with potential submerged concrete and rebar hazards that demand careful route selection. Paddlers should scout thoroughly and choose a clean line that avoids potential entrapment zones near the old dam site, maintaining awareness of shifting underwater obstacles and potential hydraulic features.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
2.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2. Tucker to Hood River Marina
Hood
III 6.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater