Michigamme
B) Republic Dam to Poplar Street landing (2 miles)
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 2.1 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Middle Branch Escanaba River Nr Princeton, Mi |
| Flow Rate as of 20 minutes | 128 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | December 26, 2024 |
River Description
If parking and access can be found (and are not disputed) around the dam, it appears there is a potentially fun short run to be had. A rip-snorting start (or park-and-play?) by the dam is followed by significantly ponded areas linking narrows and swifts. Access appears to be available for take-out via unimproved road toward the river opposite Poplar Street.
We need your input (especially since this uses a reference gauge on a nearby river!) All ranges are merely tentative. Create a 'Trip Report' stating listed flow and your impressions (low/moderate/high), and how well gauge correlates (never/sometimes/mostly/always).
River Features
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USGS sampling site
USGS lists a site here with drainage area of 240 square miles.
First narrow rapids
A good narrowing of the river produces a fine chute and wave train, which may continue a bit downstream around an island.
Second Chute
After a few slight twists and turns, the river narrows a bit further, producing another fine chute, as the river passes two homes (river-right). Just as strong currents die out, your take-out for this short stretch will be on river-right.
It is certainly possible to continue downstream to the next listed section. It is nearly 7 full miles of very predominantly flatwater (a couple minor brief rips), so those primarily interested in whitewater may prefer to take-out at this point.
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