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.
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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46.3685989379883,-87.9760971069336
46.3889007568359,-87.9760971069336
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