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Description: Batavia dam may provide occasional winter paddling opportunities. However, paddlers should be aware of the hazard posed by ice shelves like the one shown here. Being swept into this risks the likelihood of flipping and being stuffed into the 'undercut' which it forms. Bear in mind that 4" of ice will support 1 ton! Just 2-3" will support a person. You will not be able to break the ice while in the water or in your boat!

Author: Rich   River: Fox, IL
Subject:  Rapid:
Date:  Level:
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AW Photo ID: 15087   AW Reach ID:
Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
IL Fox (Illinois R. trib.)— C) Batavia Dam (PnP) I-II(IV) 1,050 cfs   med 12/2 19:00

Winter hazard

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