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Hazard NC Class III

Sieve Rapid

Davidson River - 1. Forest Service Road 475-A @ Cove Creek to Low Head Dam · NC

American Whitewater 35.2799, -82.8134

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Gauge Conditions

Davidson River near Brevard, NC Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.0 – 6.0 FT

Upper limit for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Sieve Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This rapid significantly changed during Hurricane Fred in 2021, and now a significant new sieve exists in the main flow encompassing the left half of the river. This can be seen at lower flows via careful boat scouting. The main flow compresses under a flat rock on the right side of the slot with a chock stone blocking the small exit from the slot. The far right slot provides reasonably safe passage around the sieve. Take home: do not run the main left line in this location. 

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.3 mi
Directions
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1. Forest Service Road 475-A @ Cove Creek to Low Head Dam
Davidson River
III-IV 1.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater