Charles - Needham Rapids


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Needham Rapids

Class I
0.1 Miles

Needham Rapids


Needham Rapids
Photo of Gates at Needham Rapids by Skip Morris taken 12/27/06 @ 450 cfs

Gauge Information

Name Range Updated Level
CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA 150 - 500 cfs 03h12m 138 cfs (rc= -0.0 )


River Description

Contributed by Jim Cavo:
There is about 200 yards of fast Class-I water at the outflow of a dam. There are about 25 slalom gates hung year-round. Strong eddy lines, although the river is too shallow for squirting. Good training site, runs regularly late fall through mid-spring and after heavy rains.
From Route 128: Take Exit 17 and head west .6 miles to traffic light. Left onto South Street. After .6 mi., bear left at fork (stay on South St.). In .5 mi., go straight at stop sign at Chestnut St. In 1.4 mi., cross the river at a dam and park just ahead on either side.
Thanks for the great info, Jim!
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2007-01-25 00:07:24

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Skip Morris
Merrimack, NH


Needham Rapids

Detail Trip Report Edit  Needham Rapids  Charles, MA(121.85KB .jpeg)


Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Not sure which gage should be used. The Charles in Waltham might also be useful.

Gauge Information

Name Range Updated Level
CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA
usgs-01103500 150 - 500 cfs 03h12m 138 cfs (rc= -0.0 )

RangeWater LevelComment
150.0000-500.0000 barely runnable-high runnable

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When River/Gauge Subject Level Reporter
2y320d04h11m Charles [MA] Needham Rapids 450 cfs Skip Morris

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2009-07-11 09:29:46 (123 days ago)
Only one cross-wire with a single pole on it at this site these days... Edit
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