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Take-out CA

Take Out

American, Middle Fork - Interbay Dam to Oxbow Reservoir (CA)

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Gauge Conditions
MF AMERICAN River Above Middle Fork PH Near FORESTHILL CA Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
CDEC Flow Data California
AMERICAN RIVER OXB Primary
Elevation: 1,070 ft
AMERICAN RIVER LON
Elevation: 6,410 ft
AMERICAN RIVER BIL Dam Release
Elevation: 6,400 ft
Data from California Data Exchange Center (CDEC)
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out rapid marks the conclusion of the Middle Fork American River run, transitioning paddlers from the river's dynamic whitewater into the calmer Oxbow Reservoir. While specifics about this rapid's technical features are limited, its placement near the Interbay Dam suggests potential for flat water and potential hydraulic complexities that require careful navigation. Paddlers should be prepared for potential reservoir conditions and remain alert to any dam-related water management impacts.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Put-in Rapid N/A
Put-in
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
10.1 mi
Directions
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Interbay Dam to Oxbow Reservoir
American, Middle Fork
IV-V 9.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater