Gauge
Gauge Description:
Levels:The gauge is very convenient for this run, being the Davis gauge just upstream of Blackwater Falls. Generally, the Upper Blackwater is run most between 250 cfs and 325 cfs. However, the Upper B is enjoyable on down below 200 cfs. I like to see 150 cfs or higher before I'll drive out (I have done it as low as 80 cfs, very scrapy). Between 150-250 cfs, the river is not pushy and is channelized enough that there is not a lot of scraping. This is a great level to see the run at for your first time. As the water progresses over 300 cfs, there is more padding but also a lot of power. Nasty holes begin to develop and the distance between rapids shrinks. Once it reaches 400, most paddlers will want to head elsewhere. My personal cutoff is at 500 cfs. Of course, there are guys that run it at higher levels than I do--and I wish them the best of luck.
Blackwater R at Davis [ WV ] |
Current Conditions
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| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV | Beaver Creek— Headwaters along Rt.93 to Blackwater River | I-II | 142 cfs | low | 7/24 2:00 | |
| WV | Blackwater— Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence | IV-V+ | 142 cfs | low | 7/24 2:00 | |
| WV | Blackwater— North Fork Confluence to Hendricks | III-V | 142 cfs | low | 7/24 2:00 | |
| WV | Blackwater— Wildlife Preserve to Davis | I-II(III) | 142 cfs | low | 7/24 2:00 | |
| WV | Blackwater, North Fork— Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River | V+ | 142 cfs | low | 7/24 2:00 | |
| WV | Horseshoe Run— Shafer to Bridge above St. George | I-III | 142 cfs | low | 7/24 2:00 | |
| WV | Red Creek— 1. Red Creek Recreation Area to North Branch Bridge | V+ | 142 cfs | low | 7/24 2:00 | |
| WV | Red Creek— 2. D4149 North Branch Bridge to confluence with the Dry Fork | III-IV | 142 cfs | low | 7/24 2:00 |
Station Description
| AW Gauge ID: | 1323 |
| USGS Station: | 03066000 |
| HUC: | 05020004 |
| Latitude: | 39.1269 |
| Longitude: | -79.4686 |
| Class: | 4 |
