Townsend Dam to Rock River (Newfane)Class I-II
10.5 Miles
Gauge Information
West
River DescriptionDirections:This section runs for 19 miles, from the Townshend Dam to the Connecticut River. There are numerous put-in and take-out spots, as this river follows Route 30 as it runs into the Connecticut River. The first 11 miles or so mixes sections of flat water with class 1 rapids and occasional, simple, class 2 rapids. The section most often run by whitewater kayakers begins at the confluence of the Rock River and the West River. This confluence is located two miles upriver from the Dummerston covered bridge on Route 30. There is a large parking area on the right hand side as you head northwest on Route 30 at this point. There is one other bouncy class 2 rapid just upriver from this point as well. River Information: The section upstream from the Rock River is primarily flat water and class 1, with occasional class 2 rapids. There is a bouncy class 2 rapid just above the confluence with the Rock River. For a description of the river from the confluence of the Rock River downstream, see the West River - Rock River to the Connecticut River section. StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2007-05-16 08:49:32
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Note: There is at least a two hour delay from the release times stated above until the water gets to the put in.
Flows on this section of the West are regulated by the Army Corps of Engineers flood control dam at the put in. Most of the time it is "run of the river". That means whatever comes in from above is passed through without any hold back regulation. Although, during high water event, the dam could be holding back water. Usually this water is slowly discharged several days after the event to allow boating during that time period.
WEST R NR TOWNSHEND, VT [ VT ] |
Current Conditions
Station Graphs |
| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | West— Rock River (Newfane) to the Connecticut River | I-II | 185 cfs | low | 10/12 3:15 | |
| VT | West— Townsend Dam to Rock River (Newfane) | I-II | 185 cfs | low | 10/12 3:15 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 144 |
| USGS Station: | 01155910 |
| HUC: | 01080107 |
| Latitude: | 43.0511 |
| Longitude: | -72.7006 |
| Class: | -1 |
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