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Rapid WI

Ruck Dam

Cedar Creek - *2025.09.09 Wood Update* Cedarburg Mill to CTH.T (2.3 miles) (WI)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 100.0 – 1,200.0 CFS

E.L.F.(Extreme Low Flow) beginner/novice: Open boats (canoes or recreational kayaks without skirts), kayaks, rafts; minimal whitewater play.

Photo
Ruck Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This dam (the second of four within Cedarburg on Cedar Creek) has much less risk for failure and less catastrophic consequences. However, with the prior dam raising the discussion, advocates for removal are reaching beyond the first dam to try to include this dam in the discussion. However, while the city of Cedarburg owns the first dam, this second dam is owned by the Cedarburg Landmark Preservation Society, which is "committed to preserving it as a part of Cedarburg's heritage", which means that its fate cannot be decided by the city common council.

(This dam is visible in the background of the photo in the masthead.)

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
View Full Run
*2025.09.09 Wood Update* Cedarburg Mill to CTH.T (2.3 miles)
Cedar Creek
II-III 2.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater