Gauge Description:
As part of the reclicensing of the hydroprojects on this
river, Confluence Research conducted a series of
studies on the impacts of different flows on
recreational boating. The studies showed that low flow
boating was marginal at about 550 cfs. At this lower
end of the range even small increases of 50 cfs make
a difference in the quality of the run. Optimal flows for
a low-flow technical boating experience are from 700
to 1200 cfs. Standard boating opportunities are
optimal from 1,500 to about 3,000 cfs with Bob's Hole
in the optimal range of 1700 to 2500 cfs. High
challenge trips are optimal from 4,000 cfs to 10,000
cfs, depending upon boater craft and skill levels. Gauge Information
| Name |
Range |
Difficulty |
Updated |
Level |
|
CLACKAMAS RIVER ABOVE THREE LYNX CREEK, OR
|
|
usgs-14209500 |
700 - 3000 cfs
|
III-IV |
02h59m |
1560
cfs
(rc= 0.4 ) |
|
| Range | Water Level | Difficulty | Comment |
|---|
|
700 -3000
cfs |
barely runnable-high runnable |
III-IV |
|
|
Report - Reports of Clackamas 3. Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir and related gauges
Reports give the public a chance to report on river conditions throughout the country as well as log the history of a river.
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