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Rapid MD Class II

Tschiffely Mill Dam

Seneca Creek - Black Rock Mill to Riley's Lock Boat Ramp (MD)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Seneca Creek at Dawsonville, MD Downstream Primary
Runnable: 90.0 – 550.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Tschiffely Mill Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The tumbledown ruins of a stone and mortar dam built to divert flow from the creek, across the peninsula, and into the mill at Seneca Ford (present day River Road). Expect it after crossing the first long, deep pool on the creek when you can see a distinct horizon line. You will not hear the rapid until you are almost on it. Easily scouted from river right, you'll want to check it out from the shore as it is a quick drop over lots of rocks. The locals often build a sluice out of the loose rocks in the summer for tubing. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
13.0 mi
Directions
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Black Rock Mill to Riley's Lock Boat Ramp
Seneca Creek
I-II 15.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater