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Michigamme - B) Republic Dam to Poplar Street landing (2 miles)
Michigamme, Michigan, US |
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B) Republic Dam to Poplar Street landing (2 miles)
| Usual Difficulty | I-II (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 2 Miles |
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| MIDDLE BRANCH ESCANABA RIVER NR PRINCETON, MI | ||||
| usgs-04058100 | 200 - 2000 cfs | I-II | 01h21m | ~ 83.7 cfs (too low) |
Likely too low for areas of rapids/gradient. (Non-gradient areas likely boatable at all flows.) Reference gauge (M.Br.Esc. near Princeton, drainage 210 square miles) may slightly understate flows here (flow may be 1.1428*gauge). Correlation not assured. |
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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.
Rapid Summary
| Mile | Rapid Name | Class | Features (Legend) |
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| 0.5 | USGS sampling site | N/A | |
| 1.1 | First narrow rapids | N/A | |
| 1.7 | Second Chute | N/A |
Rapid Descriptions
USGS lists a site here with drainage area of 240 square miles.
A good narrowing of the river produces a fine chute and wave train, which may continue a bit downstream around an island.
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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B) Republic Dam to Poplar Street landing (2 miles), Michigamme Michigan, US (mobile)
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