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Black, MI

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A) Cty 513 to Ramsay (Mill St) (6.7 miles)

Class I-II
6.7 Miles
Avg Gradient 14 fpm
Max Gradient 26 fpm

Gauge Information


Min Sug. Level:  300 cfs

River Description

This reach is mostly a backcountry float, consisting of class I and II rockbed rapids interspersed with moving and quietwater. Granite Falls, a class II rapid located in the middle of this reach, is the biggest drop. Access at this point is possible for a shorter trip if so desired. (Coordinates: 46.4353?N, 90.0321?W)


StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2004-08-25 17:36:41

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Gauge Description:

Gauge is located downstream of two significant tributary streams below this reach. Actual flow should be about 50-60% of indicated. Otherwise, visual gauging at take-out.

BLACK R NR BESSEMER, MICH. [ MI ]

Current Conditions

Stage Flow Updated
1.1 70 10/7 15:30

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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
MI Black— A) Cty 513 to Ramsay (Mill St) (6.7 miles) I-II 70 cfs   low 10/7 15:30
MI Black— B) 'Upper Black': Ramsey (Mill St) to above Gabbro Falls (Baker Falls) (2.2 miles) II-III 70 cfs   low 10/7 15:30
MI Black— C) 'Middle Black': Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls (7.9 miles) II-III+ 70 cfs   low 10/7 15:30
MI Black— D) 'Lower Black': Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior (2.0-2.6 miles) IV-V(V+) 70 cfs   low 10/7 15:30
MI Presque Isle— A) Yondota Falls to Copps Mine Rd (1.5 miles) IV(V) 1.10 ft *   low 10/7 15:30
MI Presque Isle— B) Underwood Tower Rd to Steigers Bridge (7.3 miles) II-IV 1.10 ft *   low 10/7 15:30
MI Presque Isle— C) Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road (8.4 miles) III-V 1.10 ft *   low 10/7 15:30
MI Presque Isle— D) 'Bottom Presque': South Boundary Rd to Lake Superior (1.1 miles) IV-V 1.10 ft *   low 10/7 15:30

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:5907
USGS Station:04031000
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