Gauge Conditions
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This low-head dam was originally constructed in 1916 and includes two diversion structures spanning the east and west channels of the Yakima River downstream of Union Gap. The dam serves as the primary diversion point for the Wapato-Satus Unit of the Wapato Irrigation Project, with a capacity to divert up to 2,040 cfs into the Wapato Irrigation Project Main Canal.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
N/A
Roza Dam
Rapid
N/A
Selah Bridge Ramp, Yakima
Rapid
N/A
Century Landing Ramp, Union Gap
Hazard
N/A
Sunnyside Diversion Dam
Rapid
N/A
Mellis Road Access
Rapid
N/A
Fitzsimmons Ramp Access
Rapid
N/A
Zillah Bridge Ramp
Rapid
N/A
Granger Public Access
Rapid
N/A
Mabton Boat Launch
Rapid
N/A
Prosser Boat Ramp
Hazard
N/A
Prosser Dam
Rapid
N/A
Grant Ave. Park Access, Prosser
Rapid
N/A
Benton City Launch
Rapid
N/A
Upper Horn Rapids Access
Rapid
N/A
Horn Rapids Park Access
Hazard
N/A
Horn Rapids Dam (aka Wanawish Dam)
Rapid
N/A
Snively Road Access, West Richland
Rapid
N/A
Twin Bridges Access
Rapid
N/A
Hyde Road Access, West Richland
Rapid
N/A
Yakima River Gateway
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Roza to Columbia River
Yakima River
I-II
130.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater