Duck Creek
Beltline Road to Miller Road (4.5 miles)
| Difficulty | II |
| Length | 4.6 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 18 fpm |
| Gauge | Rowlett Ck Nr Sachse, Tx |
| Flow Rate as of 33 minutes | 51 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 9, 2015 |
River Description
Level (Rowlett Creek Gauge)
Description
500-1000 cfs
Could be running at a low level.
1000-1500 cfs
Might be running.
1500-2000 cfs
Should be running at a low to medium level.
2000-3000 cfs and above
Should be running at least at a medium level.
There are 3 low-head dams that are easy to spot and portage. Portage the first one on the right, portage the second on the left, and run the third one far left or portage left. This run is mostly Class II. For a better run, try Lower Duck Creek.
For more information, see Texas Whitewater.
Put-in is at approximately 580'. Takeout is at approximately 500'. Total drop = 80'. Run length is as listed in the book (4.5 miles.)
River Features
Put In
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportThis is the hole behind the Chamber of Commerce
This is the wave about 50 feet downstream from the hole
Looking downstream from the railroad bridge on Glebrook Ave.
This is one of several waves in Central Park in Garland. Some lucky homeowner has a nice porch overlooking this wave.
This is the put-in at the N.W. corner of Beltline and Jupiter.
This dam can be portaged on either side, but its golf course property so be quick and quiet.
This one comes after the golf course and is right before buckingham rd. Portage river right.