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Rapid WI

Very Large Beaver Dam

Popple - A) MacArthur Pine Rd to Newald Tower Rd. (21.2 miles) · WI

American Whitewater 45.7865, -88.7191

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Gauge Conditions

Popple River near Fence, WI Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Very Large Beaver Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Very Large Beaver Dam presents an unusual navigational challenge due to its actual beaver dam construction, which creates an unpredictable hydraulic environment with potential timber hazards and shifting water flows. Paddlers must carefully scout and potentially portage around or through the dam structure, paying close attention to potential underwater snags, timber protrusions, and rapid water compression zones. The rapid's difficulty is compounded by the potential for sudden water level changes and the dynamic nature of the beaver dam's structural integrity.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
2.7 mi
Directions
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A) MacArthur Pine Rd to Newald Tower Rd. (21.2 miles)
Popple
I-II 19.2 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater