Licking, Ohio, US |
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Usual Difficulty | II (varies with level) |
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Length | 4.2 Miles |
Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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Licking River bl Dillon Dam near Dillon Falls OH | ||||
usgs-03147500 | 4.00 - 9.50 ft | II-III | 01h26m | 10.07 ft (too high) |
Dillon Falls is a 1/4-mile, Class I-II rapid consisting of many 6-12" ledges, finishing with three ledges of 2ft, 3ft, and a river-left 4ft drop. The usual line is river-left.
The American Canoe Association holds Whitewater Rescue Recertification courses during the Spring, when releases of 1,900 CFS, or 7.0 ft on the USGS gauge, are scheduled. (Consult the ODNR web page for release dates).
At that level and higher, Dillon Falls becomes a legitimate Class III. Levels of 9.50 feet on the USGS gauge translates into a flow of 5,000+ CFS. This occurs several times a year after periods of heavy rain. The three aforementioned ledges produce very powerful river-wide hydraulics and paddlers should exercise good judgment.
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