Ontonagon, W.Br. - B) Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Rd. (5.3 miles)


Ontonagon, W.Br.,

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B) Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Rd. (5.3 miles)

Usual Difficulty III-IV (may vary with level)
Length 5.3 Miles
Avg. Gradient 24 fpm
Max Gradient 101 fpm

Ontonagon West Branch Below Victoria Falls


Ontonagon West Branch Below Victoria Falls
Photo by Tom Aument taken 08/10/00 @ Dam Release

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
Ontonagon River at Victoria Falls
virtual-6356 500 - 1500 cfs III-IV 04h09m 0 cfs (rc= -0.5 )


River Description

The first 1.4 miles is the class III-IV part and is a significantly dewatered reach with a lot of action packed into a short distance. (Beware metal debris in river.) The remaining 3.9 miles is a paddle out with light rapids. (Some boaters may opt to just carry back up along the penstock.)


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Last Updated: 2009-11-23 10:30:24