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Put-in WV

Put In - Dam # 4

Potomac - 0.5 Dam # 4 to Shepherdstown WV (WV)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 2.7 – 7.5 FT
Runnable: 1.5 – 7.6 FT
Photo
Put In - Dam # 4
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In - Dam #4 marks the start of a lower Potomac River run, requiring careful navigation from the put-in point below the dam. Paddlers should be aware of potential hydraulic features and debris near the dam structure, and maintain situational awareness when launching. The immediate downstream section likely features mixed water conditions with potential for technical maneuvering around potential obstacles.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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0.5 Dam # 4 to Shepherdstown WV
Potomac
I 12.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater