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Hazard OR

Winchester Dam

Umpqua, North - 4. Idleyld Park to confluence with S. Umpqua (OR)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

North Umpqua River at Winchester, OR Downstream Primary

Runnable: 1,000.0 – 100,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Winchester Dam is a hazard to navigation that must be portaged. It also inhibits fish migation. American Whitewater has advocated for its removal.

Location

Other Rapids on This Run (10)

Rapid N/A

Lone Rock Boat Slide Put-In

Colliding Rivers Boat Ramp

3.1 mi

Rapid N/A

Whistlers Bend County Park Access

Amacher County Park Access

24.9 mi

Rapid N/A

Hestness Landing Access

28.4 mi

Rapid N/A

River Forks Park Take-Out

31.7 mi

Type

Hazard

Difficulty

Class N/A

Mile Marker

24.7 mi

Directions

Navigate

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4. Idleyld Park to confluence with S. Umpqua

Umpqua, North

II(III) 32.0 mi

Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater