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2009-06-06-Blackwater River-Blue Bend Road to US 220-Does not Apply

Report ID#65926

2009-06-06
accident date
Chris Odum
victim
38
victim age
Blackwater River
river
Blue Bend Road to US 220
section
Rocky Mount Water Withdrawl Facility (Low Head Dam)
location
777 cfs - 4.2 feet
gage
High
water level
N/A
river difficulty
Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
High Water
factors
Private
trip type
Other
boat type
status?
status

Description

US VA Blackwater River Blue Bend Road to US 220 Rocky Mount Water Withdrawl Facility (Low Head Dam) High 777 cfs – 4.2 feet N/A Chris Odum 38 Extensive Experience Other Private High Water Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic Does not Apply 2009-06-06

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